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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: $19,624

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,479

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTTitaniumSSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $16,381 $19,538
Alloy wheels 495      
Satellite radio 230      
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075  
Alloy wheels 456      
Satellite radio 211      
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,073  
Options (change) 725 0 1,499 199
Options (change) 667 0 1,448 176
Destination 1,120 1,120 650 650
Total Price $27,750 $29,650 $19,624 $21,374
Total Invoice $26,526 $28,366 $18,479 $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: $4,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,544
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTTitaniumSSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,750$29,650$19,624$21,374
Adjustments for Features-3,185-5,5850-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,565$24,065$19,624$20,349
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0$725
Total Invoice$26,526$28,366$18,479$20,364
Adjustments for Features-3,045-5,3430-977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,481$23,023$18,479$19,387
Cost Above Minimum$458$0$0$908

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTTitaniumSSE
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$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$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$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,200$7,600$2,015$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$5,585$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,045-5,3430-977

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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