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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $12,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $11,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimSELimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $23,058 $35,064 $40,418
Premium Package 2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
Navigation system   795 795
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
Premium Package 2,150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
Navigation system   755 755
Rear spoiler   261  
Sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 2,865 2,065 1,790
Options (change) 2,435 1,961 1,700
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $27,735 $40,045 $45,435
Total Invoice $26,343 $37,900 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,202
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimSELimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$27,735$40,045$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,545-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$36,500$39,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$26,343$37,900$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-5,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$34,545$37,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,846

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimSELimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$6,970$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,355-5,602

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in112.9 in
Length168.4 in202.9 in
Width71.2 in76.2 in
Height58.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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