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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $2,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Convenience Package 250        
SYNC 395        
Floor mats 65 65 235 235 235
Satellite radio 195 195      
Sunroof 850 850      
Electronics Package   545      
Convenience Package 213        
SYNC 336        
Floor mats 47 47 185 185 185
Satellite radio 166 166      
Sunroof 723 723      
Electronics Package   463      
Options (change) 1,755 1,655 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,485 1,399 185 185 185
Destination 785 785 850 850 850
Total Price $27,940 $29,930 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $25,974 $27,790 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,417
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,940$29,930$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-975-700-1,275-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,940$28,955$23,505$23,830$26,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$25,974$27,790$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-905-672-1,224-1,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,974$26,885$22,557$22,869$25,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimXLTLimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power sliding rear window$250$250   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Tubular side steps $350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,575$4,300$4,875$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$700$1,275$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-905-672-1,224-1,392

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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 XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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