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

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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XBeetle
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $22,459
SYNC 395      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
6-speed automated manual       1,100
SYNC 344      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
6-speed automated manual       1,056
Options (change) 5,275 3,390 3,150 5,700
Options (change) 4,591 2,950 2,741 5,472
Destination 800 800 800 770
Total Price $33,105 $33,960 $34,700 $29,865
Total Invoice $30,333 $31,158 $31,832 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $365
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XBeetle
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,105$33,960$34,700$29,865
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,430-3,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,925$31,530$31,520$29,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$595$0
Total Invoice$30,333$31,158$31,832$28,701
Adjustments for Features-1,997-2,230-2,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,336$28,928$28,915$28,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$592$579$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XBeetle
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
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   $350
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$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather door panel trim   $250
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, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals   $75
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$5,990$6,740$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$2,430$3,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,997-2,230-2,9170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurus XBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in99.9 in
Length200.3 in168.4 in
Width74.9 in71.2 in
Height67.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in31.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested75094%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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