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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: $1,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $24,020
Base Invoice $20,006 $23,058
Package 8 6,890  
Floor mats 184 235
Premium Package   2,500
Package 8 5,620  
Floor mats 112 185
Premium Package   2,150
Options (change) 7,074 2,735
Options (change) 5,732 2,335
Destination 580 850
Gas Tax -3,150 0
Total Price $26,229 $27,605
Total Invoice $23,168 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,188
Model Year20062018
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)60/51 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/45-18
Total Price$26,229$27,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,229$25,620
Total Invoice$23,168$26,243
Adjustments for Features0-1,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$24,356

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
ModelPriusBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,275$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,887

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length175.0 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.3,012 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 surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested337567%
Total Not Requested165033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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