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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,190

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,304

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,620 $23,695
Base Invoice $25,388 $22,747
Stability control 495  
Sunroof 895  
Satellite radio 195  
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Stability control 431  
Sunroof 779  
Satellite radio 170  
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,580 6,700
Options (change) 3,116 6,432
Destination 800 795
Total Price $32,000 $31,190
Total Invoice $29,304 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $798
Model Year20082013
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,000$31,190
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,860$31,190
Total Invoice$29,304$29,974
Adjustments for Features-1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,176$29,974

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimLimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
ModelTaurusBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in99.9 in
Length200.4 in168.4 in
Width74.5 in71.2 in
Height61.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.229.9 ft3

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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%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested280058%
Total Not Requested202542%

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