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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurus
TrimR-LineGSRLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $30,670
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $28,053
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof     895
Navigation system     1,995
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Sunroof     779
Navigation system     1,736
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 2,890
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 2,515
Destination 820 795 825
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $34,385
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $31,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $298
Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurus
TrimR-LineGSRLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6S6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$34,385
Adjustments for Features0-250-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$33,630
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$31,393
Adjustments for Features0-240-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$30,704
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleTaurus
TrimR-LineGSRLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$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$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,185$4,435$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-689

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142009
ModelBeetleTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in112.9 in
Length168.4 in200.4 in
Width71.2 in74.5 in
Height58.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,104 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested280061%
Total Not Requested182539%

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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