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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: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelTaurusTaurusBeetle
TrimLimitedSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,405 $40,220 $24,020
Base Invoice $31,738 $37,103 $23,058
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,150 2,000  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Navigation system 710 710  
Rear spoiler 245    
Sunroof 888 888  
Package 301A / 401A 1,920 1,785  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 4,215 3,790 2,865
Options (change) 3,763 3,383 2,435
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $39,495 $44,885 $27,735
Total Invoice $36,376 $41,361 $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: $8,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,906
Model Year201520152018
ModelTaurusTaurusBeetle
TrimLimitedSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6365hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$39,495$44,885$27,735
Adjustments for Features-3,395-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$39,115$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$36,376$41,361$26,343
Adjustments for Features-3,127-5,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,249$36,044$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152018
ModelTaurusTaurusBeetle
TrimLimitedSHOSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $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$6,645$9,020$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,127-5,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,970 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested150077%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested142576%

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
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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