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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $5,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $20,006 $22,747 $28,930
Package 8 6,890    
Floor mats 184    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Package 8 5,620    
Floor mats 112    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Options (change) 7,074 5,600 0
Options (change) 5,732 5,376 0
Destination 580 795 795
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,229 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $23,168 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,997
Model Year200620132013
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$26,229$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-2800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,949$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$23,168$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-2470-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,921$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620132013
ModelPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,990$2,710$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2470-240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length175.0 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested402580%
Total Not Requested100020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested265055%
Total Not Requested217545%

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