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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: $32,125

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,688

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $1,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSTRSR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,075 $41,120 $32,550
Base Invoice $23,947 $39,270 $31,249
ST3 5,680    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 495    
Sunroof   895  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
ST3 5,396    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 470    
Sunroof   850  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 6,175 895 130
Options (change) 5,866 850 100
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $32,125 $42,890 $33,500
Total Invoice $30,688 $40,995 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180
Model Year201820182017
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSTRSR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4345hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$32,125$42,890$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,125$39,740$32,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,615$0
Total Invoice$30,688$40,995$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-3,011-1,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,688$37,984$30,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,296$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182017
ModelFocusFocusBeetle
TrimSTRSR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
No-lift shift $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,480$5,630$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,011-1,301

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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.3,019 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, configurable150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested447580%
Total Not Requested112520%

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