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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,406

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimTwoThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $26,250 $28,100 $28,650 $30,000 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $22,748 $24,437 $26,158 $26,671 $27,927 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225    
iPod integration           199 199
Heated front seats           225  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
iPod integration           176 176
Heated front seats           199  
Options (change) 225 225 225 225 225 424 199
Options (change) 140 140 140 140 140 375 176
Destination 835 835 835 835 835 650 650
Total Price $25,260 $27,310 $29,160 $29,710 $31,060 $18,549 $21,374
Total Invoice $23,723 $25,412 $27,133 $27,646 $28,902 $17,406 $20,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimTwoThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,260$27,310$29,160$29,710$31,060$18,549$21,374
Adjustments for Features-3,750-4,875-6,950-6,025-8,1000-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,510$22,435$22,210$23,685$22,960$18,549$19,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$700$2,175$1,450$0$700
Total Invoice$23,723$25,412$27,133$27,646$28,902$17,406$20,364
Adjustments for Features-3,522-4,536-6,467-5,606-7,5370-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,201$20,876$20,666$22,040$21,365$17,406$18,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$465$1,839$1,164$0$933

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimTwoThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual     $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150 $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 $200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200 $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 $200  
Lane departure warning  $200 $200  
Pedestrian detection  $50 $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Sunroof      $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0  
HD radio $50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
Navigation system $600$600$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25      
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100  
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125 $125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Tachometer     $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,990$6,115$8,190$7,265$9,340$1,240$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$4,875$6,950$6,025$8,100$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,522-4,536-6,467-5,606-7,5370-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162008
ModelPriusNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length178.7 in161.1 in
Width69.3 in67.9 in
Height58.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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