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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: $19,410

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $14,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,910

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $14,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESESR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,225 $16,570 $32,550
Base Invoice $14,180 $15,404 $31,249
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Heated front seats 115 115  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 625 625  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Heated front seats 100 100  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunroof 544 544  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 3,515 2,310 130
Options (change) 3,060 2,011 100
Destination 670 670 820
Total Price $19,410 $19,550 $33,500
Total Invoice $17,910 $18,085 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,581
Model Year200820082017
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESESR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16235/40-19
Total Price$19,410$19,550$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,410$19,350$26,535
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$17,910$18,085$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-185-6,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,910$17,900$25,481
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082017
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESESR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$325$525$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-6,688

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelFocusBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in100.0 in
Length175.0 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height58.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,589 lb.3,019 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

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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