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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: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,747 $28,930
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 5,600 0
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 5,376 0
Destination 815 815 795 795
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $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: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,998
Model Year2009200920132013
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)190, 7190, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$36,780$39,210$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-3,170-4,9200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,610$34,290$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$590
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-2,916-4,5340-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,916$31,601$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0$567

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920132013
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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
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$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$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$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,330$8,080$3,160$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$4,920$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,916-4,5340-240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested130098%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested280058%
Total Not Requested202542%

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