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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $12,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,220 $23,395
Base Invoice $37,103 $22,459
Navigation system 795  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Navigation system 710  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 795 5,600
Options (change) 710 5,276
Destination 875 770
Total Price $41,890 $29,765
Total Invoice $38,688 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,163
Model Year20152012
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$41,890$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,455$29,765
Total Invoice$38,688$28,505
Adjustments for Features-5,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,668$28,505

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,420$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
ModelTaurusBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in99.9 in
Length202.9 in168.4 in
Width76.2 in71.2 in
Height60.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,940 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested67531%
Total Not Requested150069%

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