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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,565

Ford Fiesta SE   
Difference: $1,538

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,602

Ford Fiesta SE   
Difference: $1,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFiestaFiesta
TrimSSESESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $15,670 $17,500
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $15,110 $16,830
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Heated front seats 225   195  
Sunroof 1,000   745 745
iPod integration 199 199    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075      
Sport Appearance Package     100  
Satellite radio     370  
SYNC and Sound Package     595  
6-speed automatic     1,095 1,095
Upgrade Package       820
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Heated front seats 199   170  
Sunroof 883   648 648
iPod integration 176 176    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073      
Sport Appearance Package     86  
Satellite radio     322  
SYNC and Sound Package     518  
6-speed automatic     953 953
Upgrade Package       714
Options (change) 2,978 678 3,100 2,660
Options (change) 2,641 486 2,697 2,315
Destination 650 650 795 795
Total Price $21,103 $21,853 $19,565 $20,955
Total Invoice $19,672 $20,674 $18,602 $19,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,026
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFiestaFiesta
TrimSSESESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5120hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/60-15195/50-16
Total Price$21,103$21,853$19,565$20,955
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,005-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,103$21,703$18,560$19,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$815
Total Invoice$19,672$20,674$18,602$19,940
Adjustments for Features0-142-956-1,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,672$20,532$17,646$18,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0$791

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFiestaFiesta
TrimSSESESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,665$1,815$2,670$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,005$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-956-1,503

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20082012
ModelNew BeetleFiesta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in98.0 in
Length161.1 in160.1 in
Width67.9 in66.8 in
Height59.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,587 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft326.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SE

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
6-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%
Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Unbranded, 80W, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested72588%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SES

6-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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