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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,631

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelBeetleTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimR-LineSELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,450 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $24,433 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925      
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
SYNC   395    
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688      
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
SYNC   344    
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Options (change) 7,025 5,570 2,955 2,955
Options (change) 6,744 4,848 2,571 2,571
Destination 820 825 825 825
Total Price $33,295 $34,665 $35,110 $36,105
Total Invoice $31,997 $31,631 $32,108 $33,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,648
Model Year2015200920092009
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$34,665$35,110$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-1,405-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$33,260$33,705$33,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$550
Total Invoice$31,997$31,631$32,108$33,004
Adjustments for Features0-1,282-1,285-2,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$30,349$30,823$30,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$474$557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2015200920092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
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
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   
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 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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,685$6,090$6,090$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$1,405$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,282-1,285-2,098

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20152009
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

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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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
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 seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested5011%
Total Not Requested42589%

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%

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