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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,205 Volkswagen Beetle Coast | |||||
| Difference: $535 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,939 Ford Taurus SE | |||||
| Difference: $290 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | SE | SEL | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $20,830 | $22,980 | $23,120 | $24,020 | $26,790 |
| Base Invoice | $19,400 | $21,127 | $22,194 | $23,058 | $25,719 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | 995 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 965 | ||||
| Front buckets | 125 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 95 | 35 | |||
| CD player | 150 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | |||
| Floor mats | 235 | 235 | 235 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | 886 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 840 | ||||
| Front buckets | 112 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 85 | 31 | |||
| CD player | 134 | ||||
| Sunroof | 797 | 797 | |||
| Floor mats | 185 | 185 | 185 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,225 | 1,925 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Options (change) | 2,854 | 1,714 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Destination | 685 | 685 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $24,740 | $25,590 | $24,205 | $25,105 | $27,875 |
| Total Invoice | $22,939 | $23,526 | $23,229 | $24,093 | $26,754 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,026 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | SE | SEL | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 153hp V6 | 174hp I4 | 174hp I4 | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG | 26/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $24,740 | $25,590 | $24,205 | $25,105 | $27,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -180 | -3,455 | -4,030 | -4,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,740 | $25,410 | $20,750 | $21,075 | $23,670 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $670 | $0 | $325 | $2,920 |
| Total Invoice | $22,939 | $23,526 | $23,229 | $24,093 | $26,754 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -165 | -3,316 | -3,868 | -4,036 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,939 | $23,361 | $19,913 | $20,225 | $22,718 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $422 | $0 | $312 | $2,805 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | SE | SEL | Coast | SE | Dune |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,870 | $2,050 | $5,325 | $5,900 | $6,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $180 | $3,455 | $4,030 | $4,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -165 | -3,316 | -3,868 | -4,036 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,343 lb. | 3,012 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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