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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $2,993

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $2,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015201520152015
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPlusPremiumAdvanced1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,100 $28,800 $33,100 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $26,017 $27,648 $31,776 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Floor mats 224 224 224        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299 299        
Floor mats 139 139 139        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225 225        
Options (change) 523 523 523 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 364 364 364 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 885 885 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax -4,500 -4,500 -4,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $24,008 $25,708 $30,008 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $22,766 $24,397 $28,525 $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year2017201720172015201520152015
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPlusPremiumAdvanced1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,008$25,708$30,008$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-5,880-6,505-8,9800-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,128$19,203$21,028$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$2,900$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$22,766$24,397$28,525$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-5,576-6,173-8,5360-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,190$18,224$19,989$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,034$2,799$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720172015201520152015
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPlusPremiumAdvanced1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000    
5-speed manual   $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Cruise control   $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Proximity key$250$250$250  $250 
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control$25$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system  $500    
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Backup collision intervention  $150    
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front  $150    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250    
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Second-row low console$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0$0$0    
9 kWh battery pack$0$0$0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler    $200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50  $50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Larger infotainment display $0$0    
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200 
SD Card slot     $25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Wireless charging station $75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150    
Automatic headlights $125$125    
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Boost gauge     $75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100    
Digital instruments$0$0$0    
Fog lights  $125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Predictive driving advice $0$0    
Tachometer   $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$7,565$8,190$10,665$1,685$3,785$2,835$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,880$6,505$8,980$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,576-6,173-8,5360-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172015
ModelPrius PrimeBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length182.9 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft329.9 ft3

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