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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: $24,865

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,250 $28,100 $28,650 $30,000 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,437 $26,158 $26,671 $27,927 $19,003 $22,459
Floor mats 225 225 225 225    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299 299 299    
Sound and Navigation Package         1,800  
Sunroof Package         2,500  
Xenon HID headlights           1,000
Navigation Package           1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package           3,000
Floor mats 140 140 140 140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225 225 225    
Sound and Navigation Package         1,728  
Sunroof Package         2,400  
Xenon HID headlights           860
Navigation Package           1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package           2,880
Options (change) 524 524 524 524 4,300 5,600
Options (change) 365 365 365 365 4,128 5,276
Destination 835 835 835 835 770 770
Total Price $27,609 $29,459 $30,009 $31,359 $24,865 $29,765
Total Invoice $25,637 $27,358 $27,871 $29,127 $23,901 $28,505

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $425
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,609$29,459$30,009$31,359$24,865$29,765
Adjustments for Features-2,105-4,180-3,255-5,3300-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,504$25,279$26,754$26,029$24,865$27,440
Cost Above Minimum$225$0$1,475$750$0$2,575
Total Invoice$25,637$27,358$27,871$29,127$23,901$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1,955-3,882-3,023-4,9510-2,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,682$23,476$24,848$24,176$23,901$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$206$0$1,372$700$0$2,377

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850  
Cruise control$150 $150 $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
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  
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  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$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  
Boost gauge     $75
Cornering lights     $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Tachometer    $75$75
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals     $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,640$5,715$7,790$2,460$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$4,180$3,255$5,330$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,955-3,882-3,023-4,9510-2,227

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length178.7 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested117564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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