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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,284

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,132

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelNew BeetlePrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 / TDIPlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $27,300 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $16,107 $26,209 $27,840 $31,968
Satellite radio 375      
All-weather floor mats 99 248 248 248
Floor mats   224 224 224
Satellite radio 331      
All-weather floor mats 64 154 154 154
Floor mats   139 139 139
Options (change) 474 472 472 472
Options (change) 395 293 293 293
Destination 630 920 920 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,500 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $18,284 $24,192 $25,892 $30,192
Total Invoice $17,132 $22,922 $24,553 $28,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,226
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelNew BeetlePrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 / TDIPlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I595hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$18,284$24,192$25,892$30,192
Adjustments for Features0-7,405-8,030-10,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,284$16,787$17,862$19,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075$2,900
Total Invoice$17,132$22,922$24,553$28,681
Adjustments for Features0-7,016-7,615-9,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,132$15,906$16,938$18,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,032$2,796

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelNew BeetlePrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2.5 / TDIPlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0$0$0
9 kWh battery pack $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Predictive driving advice  $0$0
Tachometer$75   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$550$7,955$8,580$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,405$8,030$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,016-7,615-9,979

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetlePrius Prime
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in182.9 in
Width67.9 in69.3 in
Height59.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Plus

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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