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

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,699

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,327

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSELSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,980 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $21,127 $16,381 $19,538
Safety and Security Package 995    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895 1,000  
CD changer, in-dash 350    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075  
CD changer, remote   499 499
Safety and Security Package 886    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797 883  
CD changer, in-dash 312    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073  
CD changer, remote   340 340
Options (change) 2,275 2,574 499
Options (change) 2,026 2,296 340
Destination 685 650 650
Total Price $25,940 $20,699 $21,674
Total Invoice $23,838 $19,327 $20,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,791
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSELSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,940$20,699$21,674
Adjustments for Features0-300-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,940$20,399$21,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610
Total Invoice$23,838$19,327$20,528
Adjustments for Features0-280-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,838$19,047$19,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$851

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSELSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,900$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-630

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in98.7 in
Length197.6 in161.1 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		17.027.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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