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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: $4,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelBeetleBeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5LTurboThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $23,395 $26,735 $29,685
Base Invoice $19,003 $22,459 $24,888 $27,634
Sunroof Package 2,500      
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800      
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000    
Xenon HID headlights   1,000    
Navigation Package   1,600    
Advanced Technology Package     1,350 1,350
Floor mats     225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299 299
Sunroof Package 2,400      
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728      
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880    
Xenon HID headlights   860    
Navigation Package   1,536    
Advanced Technology Package     1,202 1,202
Floor mats     140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225 225
Options (change) 4,300 5,600 1,874 1,874
Options (change) 4,128 5,276 1,567 1,567
Destination 770 770 895 895
Total Price $24,865 $29,765 $29,504 $32,454
Total Invoice $23,901 $28,505 $27,350 $30,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,469
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelBeetleBeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5LTurboThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5200hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$24,865$29,765$29,504$32,454
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-5,305-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$27,440$24,199$25,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0$1,800
Total Invoice$23,901$28,505$27,350$30,096
Adjustments for Features0-2,227-4,918-5,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,901$26,278$22,432$24,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,377$0$1,678

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2012201220182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights $50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$1,560$3,885$6,865$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$5,305$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,227-4,918-5,986

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetlePrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in178.7 in
Width71.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft362.7 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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