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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,665

Ford Focus ZX3 SE   
Difference: $2,259

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,233

Ford Focus ZX3 SE   
Difference: $2,293

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Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFocusFocusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimZX3 SEZX3 SESSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $14,715 $15,475 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $13,725 $14,417 $16,381 $19,538
SE Sport Group 475      
Convenience Group 225      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Traction control 115 115    
Front side airbags 350 350    
Sunroof 625 625 1,000  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
4-speed automatic 815 815    
Weather Package   175    
Heated front seats     225  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075  
CD changer, remote     499 499
SE Sport Group 413      
Convenience Group 196      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 348 348    
Traction control 100 100    
Front side airbags 305 305    
Sunroof 544 544 883  
CD changer, in-dash 348 348    
4-speed automatic 709 709    
Weather Package   152    
Heated front seats     199  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,073  
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 3,405 2,880 2,799 499
Options (change) 2,963 2,506 2,495 340
Destination 545 545 650 650
Total Price $18,665 $18,900 $20,924 $21,674
Total Invoice $17,233 $17,468 $19,526 $20,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX3 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,201
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFocusFocusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimZX3 SEZX3 SESSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine136hp I4136hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG26/32 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,665$18,900$20,924$21,674
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,170-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,665$18,775$19,754$20,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0$600
Total Invoice$17,233$17,468$19,526$20,528
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,092-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,233$17,352$18,434$19,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$0$844

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFocusFocusNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimZX3 SEZX3 SESSSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,845$2,890$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,170$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,092-1,250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062008
ModelFocusNew Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in98.7 in
Length168.5 in161.1 in
Width66.7 in67.9 in
Height56.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,627 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX3 SE

SE Sport Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tachometer75Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested57582%
Total Not Requested12518%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual250Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX3 SES

Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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