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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $27,620
Base Invoice $22,459 $25,388
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Navigation system   1,736
Options (change) 5,700 3,580
Options (change) 5,472 3,116
Destination 770 800
Total Price $29,865 $32,000
Total Invoice $28,701 $29,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,865$32,000
Adjustments for Features0-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$31,360
Total Invoice$28,701$29,304
Adjustments for Features0-586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$28,718

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,510$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-586

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in112.9 in
Length168.4 in200.4 in
Width71.2 in74.5 in
Height58.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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