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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: $20,715

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,722

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusNew Beetle
TrimSESEL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $17,915
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $17,040
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Front buckets 125    
Alloy wheels 420    
Heated mirrors 95 35  
CD player 150    
Sunroof 895 895 1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Front buckets 112    
Alloy wheels 374    
Heated mirrors 85 31  
CD player 134    
Sunroof 797 797 883
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,099
Options (change) 2,680 1,925 2,100
Options (change) 2,388 1,714 1,982
Destination 685 685 700
Total Price $24,195 $25,590 $20,715
Total Invoice $22,473 $23,526 $19,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,270
Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusNew Beetle
TrimSESEL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6153hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,195$25,590$20,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,195$24,510$19,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0
Total Invoice$22,473$23,526$19,722
Adjustments for Features0-993-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,473$22,533$18,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusNew Beetle
TrimSESEL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer$150$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 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Total Value of Features$1,395$2,475$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-993-1,519

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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 Year20062009
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 SE

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

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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