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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: $24,865

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelBeetleBeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5LTurboThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $23,395 $25,765 $28,435
Base Invoice $19,003 $22,459 $23,985 $26,470
Sunroof Package 2,500      
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800      
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000    
Floor mats     200 200
Solar Roof Package       3,820
Sunroof Package 2,400      
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728      
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880    
Floor mats     127 127
Solar Roof Package       3,418
Options (change) 4,300 3,000 200 4,020
Options (change) 4,128 2,880 127 3,545
Destination 770 770 825 825
Total Price $24,865 $27,165 $26,790 $33,280
Total Invoice $23,901 $26,109 $24,937 $30,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelBeetleBeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5LTurboThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5200hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$24,865$27,165$26,790$33,280
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,080-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$26,840$25,710$29,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0$3,665
Total Invoice$23,901$26,109$24,937$30,840
Adjustments for Features0-312-1,005-3,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,901$25,797$23,932$27,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,896$0$3,289

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelBeetleBeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5LTurboThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote climate control   $25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Solar panel   $300
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25  
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
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights $50  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
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
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,685$3,010$3,765$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,080$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-312-1,005-3,619

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122015
ModelBeetlePrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in176.4 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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

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
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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