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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: $27,590

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,441

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFourFour Touring1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,650 $30,000 $25,975 $31,450
Base Invoice $26,671 $27,927 $24,937 $30,193
Floor mats 225 225    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299    
Xenon HID headlights     795  
Floor mats 140 140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225    
Xenon HID headlights     684  
Options (change) 524 524 795 0
Options (change) 365 365 684 0
Destination 835 835 820 820
Total Price $30,009 $31,359 $27,590 $32,270
Total Invoice $27,871 $29,127 $26,441 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $754
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFourFour Touring1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,009$31,359$27,590$32,270
Adjustments for Features-5-2,0800-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,004$29,279$27,590$31,645
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0$4,055
Total Invoice$27,871$29,127$26,441$31,013
Adjustments for Features-5-1,9320-601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,866$27,195$26,441$30,412
Cost Above Minimum$671$0$0$3,971

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimFourFour Touring1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,590$4,510$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$2,080$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-5-1,9320-601

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length178.7 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,013 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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