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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,552

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocusFocus
TrimSSESETitaniumST
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $19,200 $24,200 $23,700
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $17,904 $22,567 $22,100
Rear spoiler 479 479      
iPod integration 199 199      
Sunroof 1,000   895 895 895
Heated front seats 225        
Winter Package     495    
Satellite radio     195    
Rear spoiler 310 310      
iPod integration 176 176      
Sunroof 883   799 799 799
Heated front seats 199        
Winter Package     442    
Satellite radio     174    
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,585 895 895
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,415 799 799
Destination 650 650 795 795 795
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $21,580 $25,890 $25,390
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $20,114 $24,161 $23,694

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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: $162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocusFocus
TrimSSESETitaniumST
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5160hp I4160hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6355, 10110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-16215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$21,580$25,890$25,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,390-4,315-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$20,190$21,575$23,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,385$3,215
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$20,114$24,161$23,694
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-1,296-4,027-1,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$18,818$20,134$21,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,316$3,024

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFocusFocusFocus
TrimSSESETitaniumST
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50 
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot   $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,240$2,490$2,630$5,555$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,390$4,315$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-1,296-4,027-1,852

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082013
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 Weight2,885 lb.2,921 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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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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