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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSTRSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,075 $41,120 $24,020
Base Invoice $23,947 $39,270 $23,058
ST3 5,680    
Sunroof   895  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
ST3 5,396    
Sunroof   850  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 5,680 895 2,865
Options (change) 5,396 850 2,435
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $31,630 $42,890 $27,735
Total Invoice $30,218 $40,995 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,655
Model Year201820182018
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSTRSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4345hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$31,630$42,890$27,735
Adjustments for Features-230-3,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,400$39,510$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,110$0
Total Invoice$30,218$40,995$26,343
Adjustments for Features-220-3,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,998$37,764$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,766$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSTRSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Drift mode $0 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Larger rear spoiler$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
No-lift shift $50 
Total Value of Features$3,405$6,555$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$3,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-220-3,2310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelFocusBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length171.6 in168.4 in
Width71.8 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,949 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested332559%
Total Not Requested227541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%

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