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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,800

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,161

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelBeetleBeetlePrius cPrius c
Trim2.5LTurboThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $23,395 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $19,003 $22,459 $20,261 $21,746
Sunroof Package 2,500      
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800      
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Sunroof Package 2,400      
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728      
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 4,300 3,000 1,240 850
Options (change) 4,128 2,880 1,105 757
Destination 770 770 795 795
Total Price $24,865 $27,165 $23,800 $25,005
Total Invoice $23,901 $26,109 $22,161 $23,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,123
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelBeetleBeetlePrius cPrius c
Trim2.5LTurboThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5200hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$24,865$27,165$23,800$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,485-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$26,840$22,315$23,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0$855
Total Invoice$23,901$26,109$22,161$23,298
Adjustments for Features0-312-1,383-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,901$25,797$20,778$21,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,896$0$810

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelBeetleBeetlePrius cPrius c
Trim2.5LTurboThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
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
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
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25  
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 
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights $50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,940$2,265$3,425$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,485$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-312-1,383-1,710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetlePrius c
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in100.4 in
Length168.4 in157.3 in
Width71.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%
Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%

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