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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: $24,243

Toyota Prius Prime Plus   
Difference: $5,522

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,993

Toyota Prius Prime Plus   
Difference: $5,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeBeetle
TrimPlusPremiumAdvancedTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,300 $29,000 $33,300 $23,395
Base Invoice $26,209 $27,840 $31,968 $22,459
Floor mats 224 224 224  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299 299  
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225 225  
Xenon HID headlights       860
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Options (change) 523 523 523 5,600
Options (change) 364 364 364 5,276
Destination 920 920 920 770
Gas Tax -4,500 -4,500 -4,500 0
Total Price $24,243 $25,943 $30,243 $29,765
Total Invoice $22,993 $24,624 $28,752 $28,505

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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: $7,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,224
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeBeetle
TrimPlusPremiumAdvancedTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15235/40-19
Total Price$24,243$25,943$30,243$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,805-2,430-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,438$23,513$25,338$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$2,900$0
Total Invoice$22,993$24,624$28,752$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1,712-2,306-4,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,281$22,318$24,089$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,037$2,808$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimePrius PrimeBeetle
TrimPlusPremiumAdvancedTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
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 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Larger infotainment display $0$0 
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 
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
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   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Predictive driving advice $0$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$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,390$7,015$9,490$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$2,430$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,712-2,306-4,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelPrius PrimeBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length182.9 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.2,940 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 Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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