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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetlePrius Prime
TrimSEAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $33,300
Base Invoice $23,058 $31,968
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235 224
Illuminated door sill trim plates   299
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185 139
Illuminated door sill trim plates   225
Options (change) 2,735 523
Options (change) 2,335 364
Destination 850 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,500
Total Price $27,605 $30,243
Total Invoice $26,243 $28,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $429
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetlePrius Prime
TrimSEAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I495hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG55/53 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$27,605$30,243
Adjustments for Features0-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$27,153
Total Invoice$26,243$28,752
Adjustments for Features0-2,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,243$25,814

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetlePrius Prime
TrimSEAdvanced
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Predictive driving advice $0
Tachometer$75 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,260$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,938

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,365 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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