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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $10,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,155 $32,550
Base Invoice $35,035 $31,249
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 4,650 130
Options (change) 4,046 100
Destination 795 820
Total Price $43,600 $33,500
Total Invoice $39,876 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,872
Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-19
Total Price$43,600$33,500
Adjustments for Features-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,500$33,500
Total Invoice$39,876$32,169
Adjustments for Features-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,041$32,169

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$6,185$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in100.0 in
Length202.9 in168.4 in
Width76.2 in71.2 in
Height60.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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