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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $12,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $12,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5LSELLimitedSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $30,025 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $17,040 $28,374 $35,064 $40,418
Satellite radio 375      
Sunroof 1,000 995 995 995
Package 201A   1,050    
Satellite radio 331      
Sunroof 883 945 945 945
Package 201A   999    
Options (change) 1,375 2,045 995 995
Options (change) 1,214 1,944 945 945
Destination 700 875 875 875
Total Price $19,990 $32,945 $38,975 $44,640
Total Invoice $18,954 $31,193 $36,884 $42,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,656
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5LSELLimitedSHO
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)205/55-16235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$19,990$32,945$38,975$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,840-8,805-11,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$28,105$30,170$33,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065$5,155
Total Invoice$18,954$31,193$36,884$42,238
Adjustments for Features0-4,583-8,333-10,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$26,610$28,551$31,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,941$4,860

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.5LSELLimitedSHO
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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   
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$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
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$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
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$250
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
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
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,240$6,080$10,045$12,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,840$8,805$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,583-8,333-10,768

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092018
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
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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