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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNew Beetle
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $17,915
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $17,040
Heated front seats 240 240    
Satellite radio 195 195 195 375
Sunroof 960 960 960 1,000
Heated front seats 209 209    
Satellite radio 170 170 170 331
Sunroof 835 835 835 883
Options (change) 1,395 1,395 1,155 1,375
Options (change) 1,214 1,214 1,005 1,214
Destination 800 800 800 700
Total Price $29,225 $31,965 $32,705 $19,990
Total Invoice $26,956 $29,422 $30,096 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,851
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNew Beetle
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionA6A6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$29,225$31,965$32,705$19,990
Adjustments for Features-4,500-6,625-7,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,725$25,340$25,330$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$605$0
Total Invoice$26,956$29,422$30,096$18,954
Adjustments for Features-4,151-6,098-6,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,805$23,324$23,309$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$519$504$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XNew Beetle
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$5,190$7,315$8,065$690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,500$6,625$7,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,151-6,098-6,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurus XNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in98.7 in
Length200.3 in161.1 in
Width74.9 in67.9 in
Height67.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft327.2 ft3

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