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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: $19,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $389

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,410

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $87

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelPriusPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimStandardBaseTouring2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,500 $22,875 $23,770 $18,690
Base Invoice $20,210 $21,064 $21,816 $17,747
Package 2 575 575 575  
Floor mats 184 184 184  
Package 2 518 518 518  
Floor mats 112 112 112  
Options (change) 759 759 759 0
Options (change) 630 630 630 0
Destination 720 720 720 750
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $19,829 $21,204 $22,099 $19,440
Total Invoice $18,410 $19,264 $20,016 $18,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,311
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelPriusPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimStandardBaseTouring2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,829$21,204$22,099$19,440
Adjustments for Features-1,700-1,950-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,129$19,254$19,524$19,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$1,395$0
Total Invoice$18,410$19,264$20,016$18,497
Adjustments for Features-1,578-1,772-2,3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,832$17,492$17,684$18,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$852$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelPriusPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimStandardBaseTouring2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
Tachometer   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,515$4,140$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$1,950$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,578-1,772-2,3320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082010
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
14.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.427.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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