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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $18,690
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $17,747
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850 850 1,000
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723 723 883
Options (change) 930 930 930 1,000
Options (change) 791 791 791 883
Destination 645 645 645 750
Total Price $29,800 $31,775 $34,090 $20,440
Total Invoice $27,197 $28,954 $31,014 $19,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,595
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5L
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, 480, 4290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,800$31,775$34,090$20,440
Adjustments for Features-2,435-4,010-5,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,365$27,765$28,705$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,340$0
Total Invoice$27,197$28,954$31,014$19,380
Adjustments for Features-2,222-3,654-4,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,975$25,300$26,115$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,140$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5L
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
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 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
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$3,825$5,400$6,775$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$4,010$5,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,222-3,654-4,8990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062010
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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