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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,155 $24,020
Base Invoice $35,025 $23,058
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 4,650 2,865
Options (change) 4,046 2,435
Destination 795 850
Total Price $43,600 $27,735
Total Invoice $39,866 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,216
Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$43,600$27,735
Adjustments for Features-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,890$27,735
Total Invoice$39,866$26,343
Adjustments for Features-4,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,559$26,343

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
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
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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,085$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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.3,013 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 wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150048%
Total Not Requested165052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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