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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,324

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,090

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 65 65    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 850 850 1,000  
iPod integration     199 199
Floor mats 47 47    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Sunroof 723 723 883  
iPod integration     176 176
Options (change) 1,110 1,110 1,199 199
Options (change) 936 936 1,059 176
Destination 785 785 650 650
Total Price $27,295 $29,385 $19,324 $21,374
Total Invoice $25,425 $27,327 $18,090 $20,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,587
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA5A5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,295$29,385$19,324$21,374
Adjustments for Features-2,950-4,0750-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,345$25,310$19,324$19,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0$585
Total Invoice$25,425$27,327$18,090$20,364
Adjustments for Features-2,748-3,7900-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,677$23,537$18,090$18,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0$878

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power sliding rear window$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear defrost  $200$200
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$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  
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,275$5,400$1,325$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$4,075$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,748-3,7900-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracNew Beetle
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.5 in98.7 in
Length210.2 in161.1 in
Width73.7 in67.9 in
Height72.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.012.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.027.2 ft3

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