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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: $19,549

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $9,646

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $8,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,735 $29,135 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $24,888 $27,122 $16,381 $19,538
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350    
Floor mats 225 225    
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
Sunroof     1,000  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202    
Floor mats 140 140    
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 1,575 1,575 1,424 199
Options (change) 1,342 1,342 1,258 176
Destination 885 885 650 650
Total Price $29,195 $31,595 $19,549 $21,374
Total Invoice $27,115 $29,349 $18,289 $20,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,139
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,195$31,595$19,549$21,374
Adjustments for Features-7,200-8,3500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,995$23,245$19,549$20,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0$575
Total Invoice$27,115$29,349$18,289$20,364
Adjustments for Features-6,687-7,7560-1,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,428$21,593$18,289$19,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,165$0$884

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$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  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
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  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Total Value of Features$8,215$9,365$1,015$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,200$8,350$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,687-7,7560-1,191

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172008
ModelPriusBeetle
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
Toyota Prius Three

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle S

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

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