Toyota Prius Toyota Prius 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $9,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $7,611

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFourCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,435 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $26,470 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Floor mats 200 235 235 235
Solar Roof Package 3,820      
Floor mats 127 185 185 185
Solar Roof Package 3,418      
Options (change) 4,020 235 235 235
Options (change) 3,545 185 185 185
Destination 825 850 850 850
Total Price $33,280 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $30,840 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Prius dealer quotes or Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,674
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFourCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,280$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-2,0900-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$24,205$24,530$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$30,840$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-1,9370-552-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,903$23,229$23,541$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimFourCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app  $25 
Remote climate control$25   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Solar panel$300   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system$600   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$4,675$2,585$3,160$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9370-552-720

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length176.4 in168.4 in
Width68.7 in71.2 in
Height58.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft329.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.