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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $8,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $7,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,952 $23,995 $28,795
Cargo cover 135    
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Cargo cover 115    
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,525 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 2,147 6,144 1,056
Destination 825 820 795
Total Price $40,885 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $37,924 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,755
Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$40,885$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-5,1350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,750$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$37,924$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-4,7630-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,161$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120142014
ModelExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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  
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  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,170$4,035$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,135$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7630-240

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in100.0 in
Length197.1 in168.4 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in31.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested292563%
Total Not Requested170037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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