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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,090

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,118

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013201320132013
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,765 $28,435 $19,995 $23,495 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $23,985 $26,470 $19,195 $22,555 $22,747 $28,930
Floor mats 200 200        
Solar Roof Package   3,820        
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     4,300 2,900 5,600  
Floor mats 127 127        
Solar Roof Package   3,418        
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     4,128 2,784 5,376  
Options (change) 200 4,020 4,300 2,900 5,600 0
Options (change) 127 3,545 4,128 2,784 5,376 0
Destination 825 825 795 795 795 795
Total Price $26,790 $33,280 $25,090 $27,190 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $24,937 $30,840 $24,118 $26,134 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $186
Model Year201520152013201320132013
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15235/45-18215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$26,790$33,280$25,090$27,190$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-1,080-3,9050-225-2,325-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$29,375$25,090$26,965$27,765$28,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$0$1,875$2,675$3,265
Total Invoice$24,937$30,840$24,118$26,134$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-1,005-3,6190-216-2,234-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,932$27,221$24,118$25,918$26,684$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,289$0$1,800$2,566$3,132

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152013201320132013
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote climate control $25    
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Solar panel $300    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50   $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$3,165$5,990$2,085$2,310$4,410$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$3,905$0$225$2,325$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,005-3,6190-216-2,234-2,475

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152013
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length176.4 in168.4 in
Width68.7 in71.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested97531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested262554%

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