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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,520 $27,320 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $22,825 $25,431 $16,381 $19,538
Solar Roof Package 1,800 1,800    
Navigation Package 1,930 2,380    
Floor mats 200 200    
Heated front seats     225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
CD changer, remote     499 499
Solar Roof Package 1,602 1,602    
Navigation Package 1,628 2,139    
Floor mats 127 127    
Heated front seats     199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 3,930 4,380 2,203 978
Options (change) 3,357 3,868 1,732 650
Destination 760 760 650 650
Total Price $29,210 $32,460 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $26,942 $30,059 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,305
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,210$32,460$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-4,200-5,8650-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$26,595$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$575
Total Invoice$26,942$30,059$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-3,874-5,4310-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,068$24,628$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$899

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelPriusPriusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimThreeFourSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Exterior 
Solar panel$300$300  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,890$6,555$690$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$5,865$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,874-5,4310-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112008
ModelPriusNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length175.6 in161.1 in
Width68.7 in67.9 in
Height58.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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