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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: $26,705

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $5,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,670

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $4,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePrius
Trim1.8TTDIR-LineFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,695 $25,330 $25,450 $29,685
Base Invoice $19,867 $24,317 $24,433 $27,634
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,190 3,195 5,925  
Advanced Technology Package       1,350
Floor mats       225
Illuminated door sill trim plates       299
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,983 3,067 5,688  
Advanced Technology Package       1,202
Floor mats       140
Illuminated door sill trim plates       225
Options (change) 5,190 3,195 5,925 1,874
Options (change) 4,983 3,067 5,688 1,567
Destination 820 820 820 895
Total Price $26,705 $29,345 $32,195 $32,454
Total Invoice $25,670 $28,204 $30,941 $30,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $888
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePrius
Trim1.8TTDIR-LineFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I495hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17235/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$26,705$29,345$32,195$32,454
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,325-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,705$29,120$29,870$26,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,415$3,165$0
Total Invoice$25,670$28,204$30,941$30,096
Adjustments for Features0-216-2,234-5,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,670$27,988$28,707$24,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,318$3,037$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetlePrius
Trim1.8TTDIR-LineFour
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge $75$75 
Cornering lights  $50 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights  $125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,585$1,810$3,910$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,325$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-2,234-5,314

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152018
ModelBeetlePrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in178.7 in
Width71.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,013 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 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested295058%
Total Not Requested217542%

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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