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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelTransit ConnectBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,825 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,708 $23,995 $28,795
Navigation Package 1,165    
Leather Package 1,550    
Alloy wheels 495    
Navigation Package 1,072    
Leather Package 1,427    
Alloy wheels 456    
Options (change) 3,210 0 0
Options (change) 2,955 0 0
Destination 995 820 795
Total Price $29,030 $25,815 $30,790
Total Invoice $27,658 $24,815 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172
Model Year201620142014
ModelTransit ConnectBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$29,030$25,815$30,790
Adjustments for Features-3,1650-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,865$25,815$26,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$27,658$24,815$29,590
Adjustments for Features-3,0150-3,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,643$24,815$25,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,051

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620142014
ModelTransit ConnectBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25 $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,030$1,865$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0150-3,724

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162014
ModelTransit ConnectBeetle
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in100.0 in
Length173.9 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height72.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%

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