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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: $24,160

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,487

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $6,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelPrius cPrius cBeetle
TrimThreeFourTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,785 $24,495 $23,395
Base Invoice $20,280 $22,802 $22,459
Alloy wheels 390    
Toyota Safety Sense 300    
Sunroof 850    
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Navigation Package     1,600
Alloy wheels 348    
Toyota Safety Sense 267    
Sunroof 757    
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Navigation Package     1,536
Options (change) 1,540 0 5,600
Options (change) 1,372 0 5,276
Destination 835 835 770
Total Price $24,160 $25,330 $29,765
Total Invoice $22,487 $23,637 $28,505

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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: $6,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,679
Model Year201620162012
ModelPrius cPrius cBeetle
TrimThreeFourTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15235/40-19
Total Price$24,160$25,330$29,765
Adjustments for Features-710-4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,450$24,870$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$0
Total Invoice$22,487$23,637$28,505
Adjustments for Features-661-4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,826$23,208$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,382$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162012
ModelPrius cPrius cBeetle
TrimThreeFourTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera $200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,050$3,800$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-661-4290

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelPrius cBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in99.9 in
Length157.3 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,497 lb.2,940 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

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