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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: $20,790

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $3,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,365

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $3,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESSEL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $19,795
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $19,003
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395  
4-speed automatic 815    
Sunroof Package     2,500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344  
4-speed automatic 709    
Sunroof Package     2,400
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056
Options (change) 1,210 395 3,600
Options (change) 1,053 344 3,456
Destination 725 725 770
Total Price $20,805 $20,790 $24,165
Total Invoice $19,365 $19,384 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,689
Model Year201120112012
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESSEL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,805$20,790$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,805$19,890$23,130
Cost Above Minimum$915$0$0
Total Invoice$19,365$19,384$23,229
Adjustments for Features0-839-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,365$18,545$22,234
Cost Above Minimum$820$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112012
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSESSEL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$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$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,905$2,805$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-839-995

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelFocusBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in99.9 in
Length175.0 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height58.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,645 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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

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