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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,685

Ford Focus ZX3 SES   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,411

Ford Focus ZX3 SES   
Difference: $8,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelFocusBeetleBeetle
TrimZX3 SES1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,475 $25,975 $23,995
Base Invoice $14,417 $24,937 $23,035
Weather Package 175    
Front side airbags 350    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Traction control 115    
Sunroof 625    
Technology Package     1,695
Weather Package 152    
Front side airbags 305    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 348    
Traction control 100    
Sunroof 544    
Technology Package     1,458
Options (change) 1,665 0 1,695
Options (change) 1,449 0 1,458
Destination 545 820 820
Total Price $17,685 $26,795 $26,510
Total Invoice $16,411 $25,757 $25,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX3 SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,252
Model Year200620172017
ModelFocusBeetleBeetle
TrimZX3 SES1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine136hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$17,685$26,795$26,510
Adjustments for Features0-6,340-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,685$20,455$21,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565
Total Invoice$16,411$25,757$25,313
Adjustments for Features0-6,094-5,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,411$19,663$20,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$408

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620172017
ModelFocusBeetleBeetle
TrimZX3 SES1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$200$6,540$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,340$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,094-5,242

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062017
ModelFocusBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in100.0 in
Length168.5 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height56.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.3,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX3 SES

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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