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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,747 $28,930
Cargo cover 90 90    
Sunroof 850 850    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Cargo cover 77 77    
Sunroof 723 723    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Options (change) 3,640 3,130 5,600 0
Options (change) 3,095 2,662 5,376 0
Destination 735 735 795 795
Total Price $32,745 $34,980 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $30,620 $32,758 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$32,745$34,980$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-1,665-3,0900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$31,890$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0$590
Total Invoice$30,620$32,758$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-1,557-2,8940-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,063$29,864$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$801$0$567

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,875$2,785$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$3,090$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,557-2,8940-240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in99.9 in
Length193.4 in168.4 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,940 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 Headroom38.7 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
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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested300062%
Total Not Requested182538%

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