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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: $27,305

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune   
Difference: $504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLELimited1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,980 $32,200 $25,975 $23,995 $31,450
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350      
Floor mats 225 225      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299      
Xenon HID headlights     795 795  
Technology Package       1,695  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202      
Floor mats 140 140      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225      
Xenon HID headlights     684 684  
Technology Package       1,458  
Options (change) 1,874 1,874 795 2,490 0
Options (change) 1,567 1,567 684 2,142 0
Destination 955 955 820 820 820
Total Price $27,809 $35,029 $27,590 $27,305 $32,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,555
Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLELimited1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,809$35,029$27,590$27,305$32,270
Adjustments for Features-880-730-1250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,929$34,299$27,465$27,305$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$160$0$4,215

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelPriusPriusBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLELimited1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,990$5,840$5,235$5,110$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$730$125$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-53-1200-721

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192016
ModelPriusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length180.0 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,013 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 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%

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