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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: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,662

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSSESELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
iPod integration 199 199      
Rear spoiler 479 479 275 275  
Heated front seats 225        
iPod integration 176 176      
Rear spoiler 310 310 261 261  
Heated front seats 199        
Options (change) 903 678 275 275 0
Options (change) 685 486 261 261 0
Destination 650 650 875 875 875
Total Price $19,028 $21,853 $30,690 $35,610 $41,150
Total Invoice $17,716 $20,674 $29,051 $33,701 $38,935

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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: $7,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,345
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSSESELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$19,028$21,853$30,690$35,610$41,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-4,215-7,330-9,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,028$19,728$26,475$28,280$31,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$1,805$4,895
Total Invoice$17,716$20,674$29,051$33,701$38,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-3,990-6,937-9,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,716$18,664$25,061$26,764$29,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$0$1,703$4,620

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimSSESELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200
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   
Curve control  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $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
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
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$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
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
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
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 leather seating surfaces$0$0   
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$540$2,665$4,755$7,870$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$4,215$7,330$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,010-3,990-6,937-9,254

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082016
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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