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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCoastSEDuneSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130      
Floor mats 235 235 235      
SYNC       395    
Interior Convenience Group       595    
Satellite radio       195    
Sunroof       960 960 960
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100      
Floor mats 185 185 185      
SYNC       344    
Interior Convenience Group       518    
Satellite radio       170    
Sunroof       835 835 835
Options (change) 365 365 365 2,145 960 960
Options (change) 285 285 285 1,867 835 835
Destination 850 850 850 825 825 825
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $28,005 $31,240 $33,115 $34,110
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $26,854 $28,650 $30,372 $31,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,932
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCoastSEDuneSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$24,335$25,235$28,005$31,240$33,115$34,110
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-1,515-2,990-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,335$24,660$27,255$29,725$30,125$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$400$505
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$26,854$28,650$30,372$31,268
Adjustments for Features0-551-719-1,389-2,742-3,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,329$23,642$26,135$27,261$27,630$27,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,806$0$369$450

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimCoastSEDuneSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app $25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports $0 $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Second-row high console     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Traffic + travel information $25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50   
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
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   
Folding passenger seat   $150$150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats   $600$600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0   
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,575$4,750$5,515$6,990$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$1,515$2,990$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-719-1,389-2,742-3,557

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20182009
ModelBeetleTaurus X
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in112.9 in
Length168.4 in200.3 in
Width71.2 in74.9 in
Height58.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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