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Ford Five Hundred vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Five Hundred vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelFive HundredFive HundredBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSELLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,230 $26,380 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $22,307 $24,242 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Safety Package 595 595      
Traction control 195 195      
Sunroof 895 895      
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Floor mats     235 235 235
Safety Package 518 518      
Traction control 170 170      
Sunroof 779 779      
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Floor mats     185 185 185
Options (change) 1,685 1,685 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,467 1,467 185 185 185
Destination 700 700 850 850 850
Total Price $26,615 $28,765 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $24,474 $26,409 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,485
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelFive HundredFive HundredBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSELLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine203hp V6203hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,615$28,765$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-615-250-825-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,615$28,150$23,955$24,280$26,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,535$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$24,474$26,409$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-565-240-792-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$25,844$22,989$23,301$25,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelFive HundredFive HundredBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSELLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
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$50   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,165$4,800$5,375$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$250$825$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-565-240-792-960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
ModelFive HundredBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in100.0 in
Length200.7 in168.4 in
Width74.5 in71.2 in
Height60.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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