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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: $30,125

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,711

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $32,550
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $31,249
Premium Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Obstacle detection, front 200    
Premium Package 2,139    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Obstacle detection, front 184    
Options (change) 3,100 575 0
Options (change) 2,852 529 0
Destination 1,120 1,120 820
Total Price $30,125 $30,225 $33,370
Total Invoice $28,711 $28,895 $32,069

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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: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,715
Model Year201820182017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$30,125$30,225$33,370
Adjustments for Features00-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,125$30,225$31,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$28,711$28,895$32,069
Adjustments for Features00-1,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,711$28,895$30,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$184$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectBeetle
TrimXLTTitaniumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $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
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,455$3,455$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,643

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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.3,019 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, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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