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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $7,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $15,466 $24,453 $28,053
Package 2 1,800    
Package 1 1,620    
Alloy wheels 690    
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
Satellite radio 375    
iPod integration 199    
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
Sunroof   895 895
Package 2 1,671    
Package 1 1,554    
Alloy wheels 641    
All-weather floor mats 64 57 57
Satellite radio 331    
iPod integration 176    
Leather seating surfaces   987  
Sunroof   779 779
Options (change) 4,783 2,105 970
Options (change) 4,437 1,823 836
Destination 640 825 825
Total Price $21,913 $29,600 $32,465
Total Invoice $20,543 $27,101 $29,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,505
Model Year200720092009
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$21,913$29,600$32,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,335-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$26,265$28,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$20,543$27,101$29,714
Adjustments for Features0-3,053-3,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$24,048$26,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,959

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720092009
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,315$4,650$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,053-3,707

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072009
ModelNew BeetleTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in112.9 in
Length161.1 in200.4 in
Width67.9 in74.5 in
Height59.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft321.2 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 SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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