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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: $22,504

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,125

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectNew Beetle
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $17,180
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $16,107
Alloy wheels 495    
Satellite radio 230   375
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
Leather seating surfaces 1,550    
Package 2     1,755
Package 1     1,390
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075
Alloy wheels 456    
Satellite radio 211   331
All-weather floor mats 69 69 64
Leather seating surfaces 1,427    
Package 2     1,629
Package 1     1,291
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,073
Options (change) 2,350 75 4,694
Options (change) 2,163 69 4,388
Destination 1,120 1,120 630
Total Price $29,375 $29,725 $22,504
Total Invoice $28,022 $28,435 $21,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,239
Model Year201820182006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectNew Beetle
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,375$29,725$22,504
Adjustments for Features-1,710-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,665$26,515$22,504
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0
Total Invoice$28,022$28,435$21,125
Adjustments for Features-1,631-3,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,391$25,364$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$1,027$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201820182006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectNew Beetle
TrimXLTTitanium2.5 / TDI
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,875$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,631-3,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182006
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
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested91582%

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