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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: $25,485

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,602

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $5,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimTurboR-LineSESEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,695 $30,135 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $22,747 $28,930 $19,400 $21,127
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600      
Safety and Security Package     995 995
Preferred Equipment Group     965 1,735
Front buckets     125  
Sunroof     895 895
Heated mirrors     95 35
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376      
Safety and Security Package     886 886
Preferred Equipment Group     840 1,544
Front buckets     112  
Sunroof     797 797
Heated mirrors     85 31
Leather seating surfaces     797  
Options (change) 5,600 0 3,970 3,660
Options (change) 5,376 0 3,517 3,258
Destination 795 795 685 685
Total Price $30,090 $30,930 $25,485 $27,325
Total Invoice $28,918 $29,725 $23,602 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,731
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimTurboR-LineSESEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4210hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$30,090$30,930$25,485$27,325
Adjustments for Features-2,690-2,9400-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,400$27,990$25,485$25,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$510
Total Invoice$28,918$29,725$23,602$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,585-2,8250-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,333$26,900$23,602$23,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$567$0$248

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurusTaurus
TrimTurboR-LineSESEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,335$4,585$1,645$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$2,940$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,585-2,8250-1,220

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132006
ModelBeetleTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in108.5 in
Length168.4 in197.6 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested207543%
Total Not Requested275057%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%

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