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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurusTaurusNew Beetle
TrimSELLimited2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $17,915
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $17,040
Safety and Security Package 695    
Heated front seats 240    
Satellite radio 195 195 375
Sunroof 895 895 1,000
Stability control   495  
Safety and Security Package 605    
Heated front seats 209    
Satellite radio 170 170 331
Sunroof 779 779 883
Stability control   431  
Options (change) 2,025 1,585 1,375
Options (change) 1,763 1,380 1,214
Destination 800 800 700
Total Price $26,460 $30,005 $19,990
Total Invoice $24,364 $27,568 $18,954

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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: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,030
Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurusTaurusNew Beetle
TrimSELLimited2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,460$30,005$19,990
Adjustments for Features-2,585-4,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,875$25,170$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,295$0
Total Invoice$24,364$27,568$18,954
Adjustments for Features-2,380-4,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,984$23,126$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurusTaurusNew Beetle
TrimSELLimited2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,875$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$4,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,380-4,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in98.7 in
Length200.4 in161.1 in
Width74.5 in67.9 in
Height61.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.227.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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