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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: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $6,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Alloy wheels 495          
Alloy wheels 456          
Options (change) 495 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 456 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,120 1,120 820 820 820 820
Total Price $27,520 $29,650 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $26,315 $28,366 $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,950
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,520$29,650$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-2,815-5,4650-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,705$24,185$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$26,315$28,366$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-2,692-5,2280-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,623$23,138$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$485$0$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTTitanium1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100  
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Proximity key    $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50    
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$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$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100    
App support $0    
Apple CarPlay support $100    
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio $50  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system $600 $600  
Satellite radio $200 $200$200 
SD Card slot    $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
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    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Compass$0$0    
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights $50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$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    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,205$6,855$1,390$3,490$2,540$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$5,465$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,692-5,2280-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
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.3,013 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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