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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,480

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $1,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelBeetlePrius
TrimTurboIV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,459 $22,156
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600 2,480
Solar Roof Package   1,800
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536 2,124
Solar Roof Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,600 4,280
Options (change) 4,416 3,564
Destination 770 760
Total Price $28,765 $28,840
Total Invoice $27,645 $26,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius IV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,075
Model Year20122010
ModelBeetlePrius
TrimTurboIV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$28,765$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$26,760
Total Invoice$27,645$26,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$24,570

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122010
ModelBeetlePrius
TrimTurboIV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Solar panel $300
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,585$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,910

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122010
ModelBeetlePrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in68.7 in
Height58.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft339.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested52546%

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