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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: $19,370

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $4,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,875

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $5,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESES2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,225 $16,570 $19,795
Base Invoice $14,180 $15,404 $19,003
SYNC 395    
Driver's Group 415    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
Sunroof 625 625  
CD changer, in-dash 350 350  
Satellite radio 195 195  
4-speed automatic 815 815  
Sunroof Package     2,500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
SYNC 344    
Driver's Group 361    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257  
Sunroof 544 544  
CD changer, in-dash 305 305  
Satellite radio 170 170  
4-speed automatic 709 709  
Sunroof Package     2,400
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056
Options (change) 3,475 2,665 3,600
Options (change) 3,025 2,320 3,456
Destination 670 670 770
Total Price $19,370 $19,905 $24,165
Total Invoice $17,875 $18,394 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,153
Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESES2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/55-17
Total Price$19,370$19,905$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,370$19,480$21,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0
Total Invoice$17,875$18,394$23,229
Adjustments for Features0-393-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,875$18,001$21,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESES2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,175$1,600$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-393-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelFocusBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in99.9 in
Length175.0 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height58.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,610 lb.2,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

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