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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,130

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,795

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocus
TrimSSESESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $15,225 $16,570
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $14,180 $15,404
Sunroof 1,000   625 625
iPod integration 199 199    
Rear spoiler 479 479    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Satellite radio     195 195
Cruise control     215  
4-speed automatic     815 815
Sunroof 883   544 544
iPod integration 176 176    
Rear spoiler 310 310    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Satellite radio     170 170
Cruise control     187  
4-speed automatic     709 709
Options (change) 2,753 678 2,235 2,020
Options (change) 2,442 486 1,945 1,758
Destination 650 650 670 670
Total Price $20,878 $21,853 $18,130 $19,260
Total Invoice $19,473 $20,674 $16,795 $17,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,298
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocus
TrimSSESESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$20,878$21,853$18,130$19,260
Adjustments for Features-1,480-1,8450-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,398$20,008$18,130$18,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0$105
Total Invoice$19,473$20,674$16,795$17,832
Adjustments for Features-1,380-1,7450-949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,093$18,929$16,795$16,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$836$0$88

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocus
TrimSSESESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,215$1,370$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$1,845$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,380-1,7450-949

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelNew BeetleFocus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in102.9 in
Length161.1 in175.0 in
Width67.9 in66.7 in
Height59.0 in58.6 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,610 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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