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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $23,395
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,459
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 4,445 2,645 4,600
Options (change) 3,779 2,249 4,416
Destination 785 785 770
Total Price $34,475 $35,825 $28,765
Total Invoice $31,837 $33,212 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $978
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,475$35,825$28,765
Adjustments for Features-3,480-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,995$31,845$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,837$33,212$27,645
Adjustments for Features-3,214-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,623$29,522$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$899$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,565$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,214-3,6900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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