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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePriusPrius
TrimSSEThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $25,565 $28,235
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $23,799 $26,284
Rear spoiler 479 479    
iPod integration 199 199    
Sunroof 1,000      
Heated front seats 225      
Floor mats     200 200
Solar Roof Package       3,820
Rear spoiler 310 310    
iPod integration 176 176    
Sunroof 883      
Heated front seats 199      
Floor mats     127 127
Solar Roof Package       3,418
Options (change) 1,903 678 200 4,020
Options (change) 1,568 486 127 3,545
Destination 650 650 760 760
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $26,525 $33,015
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $24,686 $30,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,318
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePriusPrius
TrimSSEThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I598hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$20,028$21,853$26,525$33,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,975-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$23,550$27,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$3,665
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$24,686$30,589
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-2,769-5,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$21,917$25,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$3,298

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetlePriusPrius
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
Remote climate control   $25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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 
Solar panel   $300
Sunroof$900$900 $900
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
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Digital instruments  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,415$2,665$4,390$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,975$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-2,769-5,374

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082012
ModelNew BeetlePrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in176.4 in
Width67.9 in68.7 in
Height59.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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