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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: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimSSESELLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $24,453 $28,053
Sunroof 1,000   895 895
iPod integration 199 199    
Heated front seats 225      
Sunroof 883   779 779
iPod integration 176 176    
Heated front seats 199      
Options (change) 1,424 199 895 895
Options (change) 1,258 176 779 779
Destination 650 650 825 825
Total Price $19,549 $21,374 $28,390 $32,390
Total Invoice $18,289 $20,364 $26,057 $29,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,707
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimSSESELLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$19,549$21,374$28,390$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,335-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$20,124$25,055$26,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,560
Total Invoice$18,289$20,364$26,057$29,657
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-3,061-5,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,289$19,173$22,996$24,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$0$1,373

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimSSESELLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$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$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
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$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$1,240$2,490$4,575$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,335$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-3,061-5,288

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
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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