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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,028 Volkswagen New Beetle S | |||||
| Difference: $10,217 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599 Volkswagen New Beetle S | |||||
| Difference: $9,346 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | New Beetle | New Beetle | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | S | SE | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $17,475 | $20,525 | $27,755 | $32,155 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $16,381 | $19,538 | $25,675 | $29,635 | $35,035 |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | 995 | 995 | ||
| iPod integration | 199 | 199 | |||
| Heated front seats | 225 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 479 | 479 | |||
| Package 201A | 700 | ||||
| Package 301A | 1,000 | ||||
| Package 401A | 2,000 | ||||
| Sunroof | 883 | 866 | 866 | ||
| iPod integration | 176 | 176 | |||
| Heated front seats | 199 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 310 | 310 | |||
| Package 201A | 609 | ||||
| Package 301A | 870 | ||||
| Package 401A | 1,740 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,903 | 678 | 1,695 | 1,995 | 2,000 |
| Options (change) | 1,568 | 486 | 1,475 | 1,736 | 1,740 |
| Destination | 650 | 650 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $20,028 | $21,853 | $30,245 | $34,945 | $40,950 |
| Total Invoice | $18,599 | $20,674 | $27,945 | $32,166 | $37,570 |
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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: $6,952 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,329 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | New Beetle | New Beetle | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | S | SE | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 150hp I5 | 150hp I5 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 235/55-18 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $20,028 | $21,853 | $30,245 | $34,945 | $40,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,250 | -3,265 | -6,680 | -9,055 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,028 | $20,603 | $26,980 | $28,265 | $31,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $575 | $0 | $1,285 | $4,915 |
| Total Invoice | $18,599 | $20,674 | $27,945 | $32,166 | $37,570 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,183 | -3,017 | -6,149 | -8,308 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,599 | $19,491 | $24,928 | $26,017 | $29,262 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $892 | $0 | $1,089 | $4,334 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | New Beetle | New Beetle | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | S | SE | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $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 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $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 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver 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 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,190 | $2,440 | $4,455 | $7,870 | $10,245 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,250 | $3,265 | $6,680 | $9,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,183 | -3,017 | -6,149 | -8,308 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | New Beetle | Taurus |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,885 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 95% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
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