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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: $18,604

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,341

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePriusPriusPrius
TrimSSEStandardBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,000 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $20,900 $21,758 $22,519
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Package 2     175 175 175
Floor mats     184 184 184
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Package 2     158 158 158
Floor mats     112 112 112
Options (change) 479 479 359 359 359
Options (change) 310 310 270 270 270
Destination 650 650 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $18,604 $21,654 $19,929 $21,304 $22,199
Total Invoice $17,341 $20,498 $18,740 $19,598 $20,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $355
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePriusPriusPrius
TrimSSEStandardBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I576hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$18,604$21,654$19,929$21,304$22,199
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-1,865-2,115-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,604$19,314$18,064$19,189$19,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$17,341$20,498$18,740$19,598$20,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-1,754-1,946-2,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,341$18,283$16,986$17,652$17,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$942$0$666$860

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePriusPriusPrius
TrimSSEStandardBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,425$3,765$3,290$3,540$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$1,865$2,115$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,215-1,754-1,946-2,513

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082009
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
Toyota Prius Standard

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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