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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: $27,690

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,527

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelPrius PrimeBeetleBeetle
TrimAdvanced1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,300 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $31,968 $24,937 $31,249
Floor mats 224    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299    
Xenon HID headlights   895  
Floor mats 139    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225    
Xenon HID headlights   770  
Options (change) 523 895 0
Options (change) 364 770 0
Destination 920 820 820
Gas Tax -4,500 0 0
Total Price $30,243 $27,690 $33,370
Total Invoice $28,752 $26,527 $32,069

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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: $702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $870
Model Year201820172017
ModelPrius PrimeBeetleBeetle
TrimAdvanced1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,243$27,690$33,370
Adjustments for Features-3,2550-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,988$27,690$31,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,930
Total Invoice$28,752$26,527$32,069
Adjustments for Features-3,0950-1,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,657$26,527$30,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,860

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820172017
ModelPrius PrimeBeetleBeetle
TrimAdvanced1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$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$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$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Predictive driving advice$0  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,690$4,435$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0950-1,682

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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.3,019 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 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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