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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $12,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $11,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,520 $25,450
Base Invoice $40,182 $24,433
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 1,790 5,925
Options (change) 1,700 5,688
Destination 875 820
Total Price $45,185 $32,195
Total Invoice $42,757 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,159
Model Year20172015
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6210hp 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$45,185$32,195
Adjustments for Features-7,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$32,195
Total Invoice$42,757$30,941
Adjustments for Features-6,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,100$30,941

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172015
ModelTaurusBeetle
TrimSHOR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,195$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172015
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

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