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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $10,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerBeetle
TrimSportR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,780 $25,450
Base Invoice $38,027 $24,433
Blind spot warning system 595  
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Blind spot warning system 519  
Cargo cover 118  
Navigation system 694  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 3,120 5,925
Options (change) 2,723 5,688
Destination 895 820
Total Price $44,795 $32,195
Total Invoice $41,645 $30,941

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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: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,722
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerBeetle
TrimSportR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$44,795$32,195
Adjustments for Features-7,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,285$32,195
Total Invoice$41,645$30,941
Adjustments for Features-6,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,663$30,941

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerBeetle
TrimSportR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
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
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Metal pedals $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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,220$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9820

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,056 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

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested312561%
Total Not Requested200039%

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