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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: $21,454

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,997

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimBaseTouring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $17,180
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $16,107
Package 6 3,150 2,775  
Floor mats 184 184  
Package 2     1,755
Package 1     1,390
CD changer, remote     499
Package 6 2,835 2,497  
Floor mats 112 112  
Package 2     1,629
Package 1     1,291
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 3,334 2,959 3,644
Options (change) 2,947 2,609 3,260
Destination 720 720 630
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $24,279 $24,799 $21,454
Total Invoice $22,275 $22,698 $19,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $199
Model Year200920092006
ModelPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimBaseTouring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,279$24,799$21,454
Adjustments for Features-2,700-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,579$22,099$21,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,275$22,698$19,997
Adjustments for Features-2,477-2,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,798$20,227$19,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200920092006
ModelPriusPriusNew Beetle
TrimBaseTouring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Navigation system$600$600 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,065$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,477-2,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092006
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

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested212549%
Total Not Requested220051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested170046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1115100%

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