Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2015 Ford Taurus X Ford Taurus X 2008

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

Join Us

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X 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.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,105

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,333

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,664

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelBeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimR-LineSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,450 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $24,433 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925      
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
SYNC   395    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688      
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
SYNC   344    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Options (change) 7,025 5,275 3,390 3,150
Options (change) 6,744 4,591 2,950 2,741
Destination 820 800 800 800
Total Price $33,295 $33,105 $33,960 $34,700
Total Invoice $31,997 $30,333 $31,158 $31,832

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 Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes or Ford Taurus X 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: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,539
Model Year2015200820082008
ModelBeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimR-LineSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$33,295$33,105$33,960$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-955-1,205-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$32,150$32,755$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605$595
Total Invoice$31,997$30,333$31,158$31,832
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,106-1,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$29,458$30,052$30,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$594$581

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2015200820082008
ModelBeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimR-LineSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
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
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
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   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Leather door panel trim$250   
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, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,785$5,740$5,990$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955$1,205$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-1,106-1,793

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,104 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested260051%
Total Not Requested252549%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Convenience Package
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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 and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.