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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: $11,147

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $9,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5SELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $28,900 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $15,466 $26,660 $30,535 $36,254
Package 2 1,800      
Package 1 1,620      
Alloy wheels 690      
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75 75
Satellite radio 375      
iPod integration 199      
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Sunroof   995    
Package 201A   800    
Package 2 1,671      
Package 1 1,554      
Alloy wheels 641      
All-weather floor mats 64 67 67 67
Satellite radio 331      
iPod integration 176      
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Sunroof   888    
Package 201A   714    
Options (change) 4,783 3,365 75 75
Options (change) 4,437 3,004 67 67
Destination 640 795 795 795
Total Price $21,913 $33,060 $33,970 $40,170
Total Invoice $20,543 $30,459 $31,397 $37,116

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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: $7,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,263
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5SELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$21,913$33,060$33,970$40,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,965-3,705-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$29,095$30,265$33,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170$4,320
Total Invoice$20,543$30,459$31,397$37,116
Adjustments for Features0-3,653-3,424-6,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$26,806$27,973$30,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,167$4,069

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2007201320132013
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5SELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,215$6,180$5,920$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,965$3,705$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,653-3,424-6,241

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072013
ModelNew BeetleTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in112.9 in
Length161.1 in202.9 in
Width67.9 in76.2 in
Height59.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft320.1 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 lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested62532%
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
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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