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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: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $5,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelPriusPriusBeetle
TrimBaseTouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $22,459
Package 6 3,150 2,775  
Floor mats 184 184  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Package 6 2,835 2,497  
Floor mats 112 112  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 3,334 2,959 5,600
Options (change) 2,947 2,609 5,276
Destination 720 720 770
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $24,279 $24,799 $29,765
Total Invoice $22,275 $22,698 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,924
Model Year200920092012
ModelPriusPriusBeetle
TrimBaseTouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$24,279$24,799$29,765
Adjustments for Features00-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,279$24,799$29,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,275$22,698$28,505
Adjustments for Features00-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,275$22,698$28,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092012
ModelPriusPriusBeetle
TrimBaseTouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$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$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,190$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-306

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
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-dash200No
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 Requested312572%
Total Not Requested120028%

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-dash200No
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 Requested250068%
Total Not Requested120032%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested45021%
Total Not Requested172579%

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