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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $13,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimR-Line SELSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $42,770
Base Invoice $30,193 $40,418
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 0 1,790
Options (change) 0 1,700
Destination 820 875
Total Price $32,270 $45,435
Total Invoice $31,013 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,104
Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimR-Line SELSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$32,270$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-6,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$39,225
Total Invoice$31,013$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-5,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$37,117

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimR-Line SELSHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,285$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,876

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,013 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
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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