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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: $32,000

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,304

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $27,620
Base Invoice $30,193 $25,388
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 1,100 3,580
Options (change) 1,056 3,116
Destination 820 800
Total Price $33,370 $32,000
Total Invoice $32,069 $29,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,410
Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$33,370$32,000
Adjustments for Features-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,960$32,000
Total Invoice$32,069$29,304
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,714$29,304

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimR-Line SELLimited
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 
Remote app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,135$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
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
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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