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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: $20,904

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,496

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocus
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $18,300
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $17,108
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Sunroof 1,000   795
Heated front seats 225    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Convenience Package     395
Winter Package     570
Sport Package     695
6-speed automatic     1,095
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Sunroof 883   692
Heated front seats 199    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Convenience Package     344
Winter Package     496
Sport Package     604
6-speed automatic     953
Options (change) 2,779 479 3,550
Options (change) 2,465 310 3,089
Destination 650 650 795
Total Price $20,904 $21,654 $22,645
Total Invoice $19,496 $20,498 $20,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocus
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-16
Total Price$20,904$21,654$22,645
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,904$21,504$21,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$19,496$20,498$20,992
Adjustments for Features0-142-1,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,496$20,356$19,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820082012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocus
TrimSSESE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$1,465$1,615$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-1,098

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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 Year20082012
ModelNew BeetleFocus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in171.6 in
Width67.9 in71.8 in
Height59.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft344.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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