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

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,604

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,341

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $20,006 $16,381 $19,538
Package 4 1,825    
Floor mats 184    
Rear spoiler   479 479
Package 4 1,519    
Floor mats 112    
Rear spoiler   310 310
Options (change) 2,009 479 479
Options (change) 1,631 310 310
Destination 580 650 650
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $21,164 $18,604 $21,654
Total Invoice $19,067 $17,341 $20,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year200620082008
ModelPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,164$18,604$21,654
Adjustments for Features-2,1150-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,049$18,604$19,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710
Total Invoice$19,067$17,341$20,498
Adjustments for Features-1,9050-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,162$17,341$18,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$942

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620082008
ModelPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,090$975$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9050-2,215

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062008
ModelPriusNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length175.0 in161.1 in
Width67.9 in67.9 in
Height58.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.127.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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