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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $30,670
Base Invoice $31,249 $28,053
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof   895
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Navigation system   1,736
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 130 2,890
Options (change) 100 2,515
Destination 820 825
Total Price $33,500 $34,385
Total Invoice $32,169 $31,393

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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: $2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $564
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleTaurus
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$33,500$34,385
Adjustments for Features-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,105$34,385
Total Invoice$32,169$31,393
Adjustments for Features-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,829$31,393

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,310$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3400

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172009
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Taurus specs.

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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