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

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Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelPrius cPrius cBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $24,937 $31,249
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850    
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757    
Options (change) 1,240 850 0 0
Options (change) 1,105 757 0 0
Destination 760 760 820 820
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $26,795 $33,370
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $25,757 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,839
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelPrius cPrius cBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$23,635$24,840$26,795$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,990-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$24,805$29,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$4,325
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$25,757$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-326-1,913-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$23,844$27,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$4,150

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelPrius cPrius cBeetleBeetle
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,425$4,065$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,990$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-1,913-4,075

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelPrius cBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in100.0 in
Length157.3 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height56.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft329.9 ft3

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