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

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,454

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,997

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $17,180
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $16,107
Convenience Group 350      
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,700    
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
CD changer, remote       499
Convenience Group 298      
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Leather seating surfaces 591      
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,445    
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
CD changer, remote       340
Options (change) 1,975 2,980 1,280 3,644
Options (change) 1,680 2,534 1,089 3,260
Destination 645 645 645 630
Total Price $30,845 $33,825 $34,440 $21,454
Total Invoice $28,086 $30,697 $31,312 $19,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,845$33,825$34,440$21,454
Adjustments for Features-2,535-4,310-4,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,310$29,515$30,130$21,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,205$1,820$0
Total Invoice$28,086$30,697$31,312$19,997
Adjustments for Features-2,308-3,911-3,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,778$26,786$27,393$19,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$1,615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,975$5,975$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$4,310$4,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,308-3,911-3,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.7 in
Length193.4 in161.1 in
Width73.7 in67.9 in
Height72.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42525%
Total Not Requested130075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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