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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,674

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,423

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelNew BeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5 / TDIThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $26,735 $29,685
Base Invoice $16,107 $24,888 $27,634
Package 1 1,390    
All-weather floor mats 99 100 100
Satellite radio 375    
Advanced Technology Package   1,350 1,350
Floor mats   225 225
Package 1 1,291    
All-weather floor mats 64 60 60
Satellite radio 331    
Advanced Technology Package   1,202 1,202
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 1,864 1,675 1,675
Options (change) 1,686 1,402 1,402
Destination 630 895 895
Total Price $19,674 $29,305 $32,255
Total Invoice $18,423 $27,185 $29,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,990
Model Year200620182018
ModelNew BeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5 / TDIThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I595hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$19,674$29,305$32,255
Adjustments for Features0-7,300-8,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,674$22,005$23,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$18,423$27,185$29,931
Adjustments for Features0-6,772-7,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,423$20,413$21,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,538

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620182018
ModelNew BeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5 / TDIThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$765$8,065$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,300$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,772-7,980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetlePrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in178.7 in
Width67.9 in69.3 in
Height59.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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