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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $15,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $14,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $18,690
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $17,747
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Sunroof     1,000
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 3,805 1,730 1,000
Options (change) 3,235 1,471 883
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $36,150 $40,090 $20,440
Total Invoice $33,539 $37,248 $19,380

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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: $8,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,813
Model Year201120112010
ModelExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$36,150$40,090$20,440
Adjustments for Features-6,840-10,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$30,035$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$33,539$37,248$19,380
Adjustments for Features-6,346-9,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,193$27,906$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$713$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120112010
ModelExplorerExplorerNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimited2.5L
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 
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 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $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 
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$8,055$11,270$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,840$10,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,346-9,3420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112010
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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

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