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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePrius cPrius c
TrimSSEThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $20,261 $21,746
Rear spoiler 479 479    
iPod integration 199 199    
Sunroof 1,000   850 850
Heated front seats 225      
Alloy wheels     390  
Rear spoiler 310 310    
iPod integration 176 176    
Sunroof 883   757 757
Heated front seats 199      
Alloy wheels     348  
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,240 850
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,105 757
Destination 650 650 795 795
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $23,800 $25,005
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $22,161 $23,298

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $415
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePrius cPrius c
TrimSSEThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I573hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$20,028$21,853$23,800$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,380-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$20,420$21,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$855
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$22,161$23,298
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-3,147-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$19,014$19,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$809

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePrius cPrius c
TrimSSEThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$790$2,040$4,170$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,380$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-3,147-3,475

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082013
ModelNew BeetlePrius c
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in100.4 in
Length161.1 in157.3 in
Width67.9 in66.7 in
Height59.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft30.0 ft3

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