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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $33

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumTurbo
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,544 $27,050 $22,459
Premium Package 2,325    
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Premium Package 2,139    
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 2,325 0 4,600
Options (change) 2,139 0 4,416
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $29,020 $29,320 $28,765
Total Invoice $27,678 $28,045 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,579
Model Year201720172012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumTurbo
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$29,020$29,320$28,765
Adjustments for Features-1,690-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,330$27,430$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$27,678$28,045$27,645
Adjustments for Features-1,612-1,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,066$26,237$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$171$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720172012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumTurbo
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,905$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,612-1,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelTransit ConnectBeetle
Body4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in99.9 in
Length173.9 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height72.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,940 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested77527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%

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