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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $10,437

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $9,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelNew BeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,490 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $15,466 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Package 2 1,800      
Package 1 1,620      
Alloy wheels 690      
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75 75
Satellite radio 375 195    
iPod integration 199      
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Package 2 1,671      
Package 1 1,554      
Alloy wheels 641      
All-weather floor mats 64 57 57 57
Satellite radio 331 170    
iPod integration 176      
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 4,783 3,255 1,035 1,035
Options (change) 4,437 2,825 892 892
Destination 640 825 825 825
Total Price $21,913 $32,350 $33,190 $34,185
Total Invoice $20,543 $29,608 $30,429 $31,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,274
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelNew BeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$21,913$32,350$33,190$34,185
Adjustments for Features0-5,235-5,410-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$27,115$27,780$27,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$770
Total Invoice$20,543$29,608$30,429$31,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,791-4,960-5,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$24,817$25,469$25,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$652$735

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2007200920092009
ModelNew BeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.5SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$965$6,200$6,375$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,235$5,410$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,791-4,960-5,773

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20072009
ModelNew BeetleTaurus X
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in112.9 in
Length161.1 in200.3 in
Width67.9 in74.9 in
Height59.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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
12.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested75094%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

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