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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: $15,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $13,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimited2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $16,490
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $15,466
Package 202A 3,075    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 1     1,620
Package 2     1,800
iPod integration     199
Satellite radio     375
Alloy wheels     690
Package 202A 2,614    
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 1     1,554
Package 2     1,671
iPod integration     176
Satellite radio     331
Alloy wheels     641
Options (change) 4,880 1,805 4,783
Options (change) 4,149 1,535 4,437
Destination 825 825 640
Total Price $37,225 $40,165 $21,913
Total Invoice $34,453 $37,312 $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: $8,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,348
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimited2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$37,225$40,165$21,913
Adjustments for Features-7,090-8,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,135$31,760$21,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$34,453$37,312$20,543
Adjustments for Features-6,562-7,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,891$29,504$20,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,613$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimited2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,480$9,795$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,090$8,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,562-7,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.7 in
Length197.1 in161.1 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested195060%

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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