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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: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTouringTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $22,747 $28,930
Package 6 4,550 4,175    
Floor mats 184 184    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Package 6 4,095 3,758    
Floor mats 112 112    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Options (change) 4,734 4,359 5,600 0
Options (change) 4,207 3,870 5,376 0
Destination 720 720 795 795
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $25,179 $25,699 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $22,841 $23,256 $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: $4,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,769
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTouringTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$25,179$25,699$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features00-320-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,179$25,699$29,770$30,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$590
Total Invoice$22,841$23,256$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features00-308-548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,841$23,256$28,610$29,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0$567

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseTouringTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$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$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$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$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,190$3,510$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$320$570
Value of Feature Adjustments00-308-548

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
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
14.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested332577%
Total Not Requested100023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested270073%
Total Not Requested100027%

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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