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Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSR5TrailLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,090 $36,755 $38,595 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $28,603 $33,815 $35,508 $16,381 $19,538
Convenience Package 1,580        
Floor mats 199 199 199    
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Rear spoiler       479 479
Sunroof       1,000  
Convenience Package 1,407        
Floor mats 126 126 126    
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Rear spoiler       310 310
Sunroof       883  
Options (change) 1,779 199 199 1,903 678
Options (change) 1,533 126 126 1,568 486
Destination 810 810 810 650 650
Total Price $33,679 $37,764 $39,604 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $30,946 $34,751 $36,444 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,495
Model Year20122012201220082008
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSR5TrailLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5M5T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17245/60-20205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$33,679$37,764$39,604$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-5,280-8,155-8,9800-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,399$29,609$30,624$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$2,225$0$575
Total Invoice$30,946$34,751$36,444$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-4,852-7,504-8,2630-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,094$27,247$28,181$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,153$2,087$0$892

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122012201220082008
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSR5TrailLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power retractable rear window$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control $500   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Terrain selector $200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25  
Roof rack $300   
Roof rails$250 $250  
Sliding load floor $275   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300  
Lockable rear differential $150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Skid plates$150$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio  $50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation system  $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Stain-resistant fabric $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,970$8,845$9,670$690$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$8,155$8,980$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,852-7,504-8,2630-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
Model4RunnerNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.7 in
Length189.9 in161.1 in
Width75.8 in67.9 in
Height71.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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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