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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $18,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $18,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $16,381 $19,538
Cold Weather Package 650          
Package 201A 1,600          
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595      
iPod integration         199 199
Heated front seats         225  
Rear spoiler         479 479
Sunroof         1,000  
Cold Weather Package 619          
Package 201A 1,520          
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515      
iPod integration         176 176
Heated front seats         199  
Rear spoiler         310 310
Sunroof         883  
Options (change) 3,975 1,725 1,725 130 1,903 678
Options (change) 3,778 1,639 1,639 124 1,568 486
Destination 945 945 945 945 650 650
Total Price $38,320 $43,970 $46,170 $54,045 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $36,620 $42,026 $44,127 $51,656 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,239
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$38,320$43,970$46,170$54,045$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-9,190-13,630-13,620-20,5450-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$30,340$32,550$33,500$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$3,420$4,370$0$575
Total Invoice$36,620$42,026$44,127$51,656$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-8,782-13,027-13,017-19,6370-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,838$28,999$31,110$32,019$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,161$3,272$4,181$0$892

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 $1100
5-speed manual    $0 
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350 $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation system $600 $600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,130$15,570$15,560$22,485$1,940$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,190$13,630$13,620$20,545$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,782-13,027-13,017-19,6370-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.7 in
Length198.3 in161.1 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height70.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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