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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $3,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetle
TrimXLTLimitedR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $25,450
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $24,433
Package 202A 3,075    
Blind spot warning system 495 495  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 795 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Package 202A 2,614    
Blind spot warning system 421 421  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Navigation system 676 676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 6,095 3,020 7,025
Options (change) 5,182 2,568 6,744
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $38,440 $41,380 $33,295
Total Invoice $35,486 $38,345 $31,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $378
Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetle
TrimXLTLimitedR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$38,440$41,380$33,295
Adjustments for Features-3,370-4,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,070$36,445$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$35,486$38,345$31,997
Adjustments for Features-3,111-4,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,375$33,772$31,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,397$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112015
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetle
TrimXLTLimitedR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
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$250
Remote app  $25
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$9,345$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,370$4,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,111-4,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
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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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 seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested167552%

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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested337566%
Total Not Requested175034%

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