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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: $25,090

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,118

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5LTDITurboR-LineThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $23,495 $23,695 $30,135 $25,565 $28,235
Base Invoice $19,195 $22,555 $22,747 $28,930 $23,799 $26,284
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,300 2,900 5,600      
Floor mats         200 200
Solar Roof Package           3,820
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,128 2,784 5,376      
Floor mats         127 127
Solar Roof Package           3,418
Options (change) 4,300 2,900 5,600 0 200 4,020
Options (change) 4,128 2,784 5,376 0 127 3,545
Destination 795 795 795 795 760 760
Total Price $25,090 $27,190 $30,090 $30,930 $26,525 $33,015
Total Invoice $24,118 $26,134 $28,918 $29,725 $24,686 $30,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $437
Model Year201320132013201320122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5LTDITurboR-LineThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4210hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6M6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,090$27,190$30,090$30,930$26,525$33,015
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,325-2,575-1,080-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$26,965$27,765$28,355$25,445$29,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$2,675$3,265$0$3,665
Total Invoice$24,118$26,134$28,918$29,725$24,686$30,589
Adjustments for Features0-216-2,234-2,475-1,005-3,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,118$25,918$26,684$27,250$23,681$26,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$2,566$3,132$0$3,290

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201320132013201320122012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetlePriusPrius
Trim2.5LTDITurboR-LineThreeFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$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$15$15  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Solar panel     $300
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325  
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$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$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50  
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$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   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$2,085$2,310$4,410$4,660$3,165$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,325$2,575$1,080$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-2,234-2,475-1,005-3,618

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20132012
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, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested97531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested262554%

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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