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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: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelBeetlePriusPrius
TrimSEBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $23,058 $21,064 $21,816
Floor mats 235 184 184
Premium Package 2,500    
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Floor mats 185 112 112
Premium Package 2,150    
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Options (change) 2,735 4,734 4,359
Options (change) 2,335 4,207 3,870
Destination 850 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $27,605 $25,179 $25,699
Total Invoice $26,243 $22,841 $23,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,372
Model Year201820082008
ModelBeetlePriusPrius
TrimSEBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$27,605$25,179$25,699
Adjustments for Features-2,13500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$25,179$25,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$26,243$22,841$23,256
Adjustments for Features-2,03000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,213$22,841$23,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201820082008
ModelBeetlePriusPrius
TrimSEBaseTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$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$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Cornering lights$50  
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$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$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,610$3,475$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,03000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182008
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 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.4 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 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested267562%
Total Not Requested165038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested205055%
Total Not Requested165045%

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