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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $17,915
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $17,040
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Satellite radio       375
Sunroof       1,000
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Satellite radio       331
Sunroof       883
Options (change) 650 650 650 1,375
Options (change) 553 553 553 1,214
Destination 785 785 785 700
Total Price $27,930 $30,680 $33,830 $19,990
Total Invoice $26,109 $28,611 $31,516 $18,954

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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: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,257
Model Year2008200820082009
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, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,930$30,680$33,830$19,990
Adjustments for Features-3,100-5,150-7,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,830$25,530$26,705$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$1,875$0
Total Invoice$26,109$28,611$31,516$18,954
Adjustments for Features-2,898-4,803-6,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,211$23,808$24,878$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$597$1,667$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
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
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,440$8,415$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$5,150$7,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,898-4,803-6,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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