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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: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $12,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $16,490
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,044 $33,774 $15,466
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Package 102A 2,995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 99
Package 1       1,620
Package 2       1,800
iPod integration       199
Satellite radio       375
Alloy wheels       690
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Package 102A 2,546      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 64
Package 1       1,554
Package 2       1,671
iPod integration       176
Satellite radio       331
Alloy wheels       641
Options (change) 4,065 75 75 4,783
Options (change) 3,456 64 64 4,437
Destination 815 815 815 640
Total Price $34,160 $34,170 $37,170 $21,913
Total Invoice $31,675 $31,923 $34,653 $20,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,528
Model Year2010201020102007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5
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)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,160$34,170$37,170$21,913
Adjustments for Features-4,965-3,640-6,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,195$30,530$30,255$21,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$1,060$0
Total Invoice$31,675$31,923$34,653$20,543
Adjustments for Features-4,604-3,401-6,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,071$28,522$28,206$20,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,451$1,135$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2010201020102007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.5
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$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,255$5,930$9,205$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$3,640$6,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,604-3,401-6,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102007
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350No
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested127534%
Total Not Requested250066%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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