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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: $20,790

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $313

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,365

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocus
TrimSSESESSEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $17,587 $18,315
Rear spoiler 479 479    
iPod integration 199 199    
Sunroof 1,000      
Heated front seats 225      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075      
Moon & Tune Value Package     395 395
4-speed automatic     815  
Rear spoiler 310 310    
iPod integration 176 176    
Sunroof 883      
Heated front seats 199      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073      
Moon & Tune Value Package     344 344
4-speed automatic     709  
Options (change) 2,978 678 1,210 395
Options (change) 2,641 486 1,053 344
Destination 650 650 725 725
Total Price $21,103 $21,853 $20,805 $20,790
Total Invoice $19,672 $20,674 $19,365 $19,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,603
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocus
TrimSSESESSEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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?, 6190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$21,103$21,853$20,805$20,790
Adjustments for Features0-150-510-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,103$21,703$20,295$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$915$0
Total Invoice$19,672$20,674$19,365$19,384
Adjustments for Features0-142-475-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,672$20,532$18,890$18,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$821$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocus
TrimSSESESSEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
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
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$150
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
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$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,390$2,540$2,900$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$510$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-475-1,315

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082011
ModelNew BeetleFocus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in102.9 in
Length161.1 in175.0 in
Width67.9 in66.7 in
Height59.0 in58.6 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,645 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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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