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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: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $16,381 $19,538
Heated front seats 300     225  
Leather seating surfaces 695        
Cargo cover 90 90 90    
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Sunroof 850 850 850 1,000  
CD changer, remote       499 499
Heated front seats 255     199  
Leather seating surfaces 591        
Cargo cover 77 77 77    
Satellite radio 166 166 166    
Sunroof 723 723 723 883  
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 2,130 1,135 1,135 1,724 499
Options (change) 1,812 966 966 1,422 340
Destination 735 735 735 650 650
Total Price $28,235 $30,240 $32,985 $19,849 $21,674
Total Invoice $26,577 $28,491 $31,062 $18,453 $20,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,632
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA5A5A5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,235$30,240$32,985$19,849$21,674
Adjustments for Features-3,710-4,535-6,1600-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,525$25,705$26,825$19,849$20,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,180$2,300$0$575
Total Invoice$26,577$28,491$31,062$18,453$20,528
Adjustments for Features-3,492-4,273-5,8010-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,085$24,218$25,261$18,453$19,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,133$2,176$0$891

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor $50$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350  
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$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player$125$125 $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,875$7,500$1,340$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$4,535$6,160$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,492-4,273-5,8010-1,184

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072008
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
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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