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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $13,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelTaurusBeetleBeetle
TrimSHOTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,520 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $40,182 $22,747 $28,930
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Navigation system 755    
Sunroof 945    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Options (change) 1,790 5,600 0
Options (change) 1,700 5,376 0
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $45,185 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $42,757 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,496
Model Year201720132013
ModelTaurusBeetleBeetle
TrimSHOTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$45,185$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-7,7600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,425$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$42,757$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-7,3430-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,414$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720132013
ModelTaurusBeetleBeetle
TrimSHOTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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$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$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,670$1,910$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,760$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3430-240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172013
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested360075%
Total Not Requested122525%

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