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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: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,152

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSELLimitedSHOSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,080 $34,280 $39,980 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $26,827 $31,624 $36,882 $16,381 $19,538
Rear spoiler 275 275   479 479
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Rear spoiler 245 245   310 310
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Options (change) 275 275 0 903 678
Options (change) 245 245 0 685 486
Destination 825 825 825 650 650
Total Price $30,180 $35,380 $40,805 $19,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $27,897 $32,694 $37,707 $17,716 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,701
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSELLimitedSHOSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,180$35,380$40,805$19,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-3,765-7,280-9,8550-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,415$28,100$30,950$19,028$19,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$4,535$0$700
Total Invoice$27,897$32,694$37,707$17,716$20,674
Adjustments for Features-3,480-6,727-9,1070-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,417$25,967$28,600$17,716$18,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$4,183$0$948

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSELLimitedSHOSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
5-speed manual   $0 
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Curve control$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
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  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25  
SD Card slot $25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,305$7,820$10,395$540$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$7,280$9,855$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,480-6,727-9,1070-2,010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142008
ModelTaurusNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in98.7 in
Length202.9 in161.1 in
Width76.2 in67.9 in
Height60.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.127.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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