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

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,302

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $711

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Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracBeetle
TrimLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,490 $31,450
Base Invoice $25,606 $30,193
Leather seating surfaces 995  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Floor mats 65  
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
Leather seating surfaces 846  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Floor mats 47  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
Options (change) 4,610 0
Options (change) 3,911 0
Destination 785 820
Total Price $32,885 $32,270
Total Invoice $30,302 $31,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $771
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracBeetle
TrimLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,885$32,270
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,820$32,270
Total Invoice$30,302$31,013
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,242$31,013

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracBeetle
TrimLimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracBeetle
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.5 in100.0 in
Length210.2 in168.4 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height72.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.015.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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