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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,008

Toyota Prius Prime Plus   
Difference: $1,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,766

Toyota Prius Prime Plus   
Difference: $2,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelBeetleBeetlePrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimR-LineGSRPlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $27,100 $28,800 $33,100
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $26,017 $27,648 $31,776
Floor mats     224 224 224
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299 299 299
Floor mats     139 139 139
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225 225 225
Options (change) 0 0 523 523 523
Options (change) 0 0 364 364 364
Destination 820 795 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $25,815 $30,790 $24,008 $25,708 $30,008
Total Invoice $24,815 $29,590 $22,766 $24,397 $28,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,985
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelBeetleBeetlePrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimR-LineGSRPlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I495hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,815$30,790$24,008$25,708$30,008
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-5,205-5,830-8,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$26,915$18,803$19,878$21,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$1,075$2,900
Total Invoice$24,815$29,590$22,766$24,397$28,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,724-4,936-5,533-7,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,815$25,866$17,830$18,864$20,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,051$0$1,034$2,800

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelBeetleBeetlePrius PrimePrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimR-LineGSRPlusPremiumAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $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  
Boost gauge$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Predictive driving advice   $0$0
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals$75$75   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,360$6,235$7,565$8,190$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875$5,205$5,830$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,724-4,936-5,533-7,895

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20142017
ModelBeetlePrius Prime
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in182.9 in
Width71.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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