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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeBeetle
TrimAdvancedSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,300 $24,020
Base Invoice $31,968 $23,058
Floor mats 224 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats 139 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225  
Premium Package   2,150
Options (change) 523 2,735
Options (change) 364 2,335
Destination 920 850
Gas Tax -4,500 0
Total Price $30,243 $27,605
Total Invoice $28,752 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $429
Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeBeetle
TrimAdvancedSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH174hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)55/53 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18
Total Price$30,243$27,605
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,153$27,605
Total Invoice$28,752$26,243
Adjustments for Features-2,9380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,814$26,243

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeBeetle
TrimAdvancedSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Predictive driving advice$0 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,350$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9380

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,365 lb.3,012 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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