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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,844

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Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $24,020
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $23,058
SYNC 3 Package 875    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Alloy wheels 495    
Obstacle detection, front 200    
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     235
SYNC 3 Package 805    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Alloy wheels 456    
Obstacle detection, front 184    
Premium Package     2,150
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 2,420 575 2,735
Options (change) 2,228 529 2,335
Destination 1,120 1,120 850
Total Price $29,445 $30,225 $27,605
Total Invoice $28,087 $28,895 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,765
Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$29,445$30,225$27,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$29,225$26,480
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0
Total Invoice$28,087$28,895$26,243
Adjustments for Features0-956-1,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,087$27,939$25,174
Cost Above Minimum$148$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,180$4,180$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-956-1,069

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,668 lb.3,012 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

SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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