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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: $20,878

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $37

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,296

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocus
TrimSSESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $17,865
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $16,552
Rear spoiler 479 479  
iPod integration 199 199  
Sunroof 1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     745
Moon & Tune Value Package     795
4-speed automatic     815
Rear spoiler 310 310  
iPod integration 176 176  
Sunroof 883    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     648
Moon & Tune Value Package     692
4-speed automatic     709
Options (change) 2,753 678 2,355
Options (change) 2,442 486 2,049
Destination 650 650 695
Total Price $20,878 $21,853 $20,915
Total Invoice $19,473 $20,674 $19,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $795
Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocus
TrimSSESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$20,878$21,853$20,915
Adjustments for Features0-365-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,878$21,488$20,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0
Total Invoice$19,473$20,674$19,296
Adjustments for Features0-345-618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,473$20,329$18,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820082009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocus
TrimSSESES
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,465$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-618

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082009
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
140 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4250		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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