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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $10,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $8,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurus
TrimR-LineGSRSHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $39,980
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $36,882
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Navigation system     795
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Navigation system     710
Options (change) 5,300 0 795
Options (change) 5,088 0 710
Destination 820 795 825
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $41,600
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $38,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,256
Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurus
TrimR-LineGSRSHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$31,115$30,790$41,600
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$36,390
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$38,417
Adjustments for Features0-240-4,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$33,606
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurus
TrimR-LineGSRSHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,335$2,585$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-4,811

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142014
ModelBeetleTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in112.9 in
Length168.4 in202.9 in
Width71.2 in76.2 in
Height58.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested247554%
Total Not Requested215046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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