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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,399

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,280

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelTransit ConnectNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTSSE
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $22,870 $16,381 $19,538
Satellite radio 195    
SYNC 325    
Alloy wheels 495    
1.6L I4 795    
iPod integration   199 199
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075  
Satellite radio 167    
SYNC 277    
Alloy wheels 422    
1.6L I4 678    
iPod integration   176 176
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073  
Options (change) 1,810 1,274 199
Options (change) 1,544 1,249 176
Destination 995 650 650
Total Price $27,330 $19,399 $21,374
Total Invoice $25,409 $18,280 $20,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,107
Model Year201420082008
ModelTransit ConnectNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTSSE
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,330$19,399$21,374
Adjustments for Features-2,1750-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,155$19,399$20,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$25,409$18,280$20,364
Adjustments for Features-2,0220-1,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,387$18,280$19,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$903

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201420082008
ModelTransit ConnectNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTSSE
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,850$1,675$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0220-1,181

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142008
ModelTransit ConnectNew Beetle
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in98.7 in
Length173.9 in161.1 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height72.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested55096%

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