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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.

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,065

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimLELimited2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,980 $32,200 $19,795 $23,395
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350    
Floor mats 225 225    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299    
Sunroof Package     2,500  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Navigation Package       1,600
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202    
Floor mats 140 140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225    
Sunroof Package     2,400  
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Xenon HID headlights       860
Navigation Package       1,536
Options (change) 1,874 1,874 2,500 5,600
Options (change) 1,567 1,567 2,400 5,276
Destination 955 955 770 770
Total Price $27,809 $35,029 $23,065 $29,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,046
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimLELimited2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$27,809$35,029$23,065$29,765
Adjustments for Features-4,355-4,2050-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,454$30,824$23,065$27,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$0$4,025

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetle
TrimLELimited2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,215$2,010$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$4,205$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-395-3030-2,562

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192012
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length180.0 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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