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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: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelBeetlePrius
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $21,725
Base Invoice $23,058 $20,006
Floor mats 235 184
Premium Package 2,500  
Package 8   6,890
Floor mats 185 112
Premium Package 2,150  
Package 8   5,620
Options (change) 2,735 7,074
Options (change) 2,335 5,732
Destination 850 580
Gas Tax 0 -3,150
Total Price $27,605 $26,229
Total Invoice $26,243 $23,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,188
Model Year20182006
ModelBeetlePrius
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG60/51 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$27,605$26,229
Adjustments for Features-1,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,620$26,229
Total Invoice$26,243$23,168
Adjustments for Features-1,8870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,356$23,168

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetlePrius
TrimSEBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$5,260$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetlePrius
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in175.0 in
Width71.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested337567%
Total Not Requested165033%

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