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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: $21,739

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,312

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $2,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelNew BeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5BaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,490 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $15,466 $21,064 $21,816
Package 2 1,800    
Package 1 1,620    
Alloy wheels 690    
CD changer, remote 499    
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Floor mats   184 184
Package 2 1,671    
Package 1 1,554    
Alloy wheels 641    
CD changer, remote 340    
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 4,609 4,734 4,359
Options (change) 4,206 4,207 3,870
Destination 640 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $21,739 $25,179 $25,699
Total Invoice $20,312 $22,841 $23,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80
Model Year200720082008
ModelNew BeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5BaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I576hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$21,739$25,179$25,699
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,739$22,479$22,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$20,312$22,841$23,256
Adjustments for Features0-2,449-2,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,312$20,392$20,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$421

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200720082008
ModelNew BeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5BaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Navigation system $600$600
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,365$5,065$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,449-2,443

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetlePrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in175.0 in
Width67.9 in67.9 in
Height59.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1115100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested212549%
Total Not Requested220051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested170046%

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