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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,865 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo | |||
| Difference: $8,250 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo | |||
| Difference: $7,814 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,400 | $41,300 | $23,395 |
| Base Invoice | $31,897 | $39,442 | $22,459 |
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | ||
| Package 201A | 1,600 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Navigation Package | 1,600 | ||
| Sunroof and Sound Package | 3,000 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,000 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | ||
| Package 201A | 1,520 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Navigation system | 755 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | |
| Navigation Package | 1,536 | ||
| Sunroof and Sound Package | 2,880 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 860 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,770 | 1,725 | 6,700 |
| Options (change) | 4,533 | 1,639 | 6,332 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 770 |
| Total Price | $39,115 | $43,970 | $30,865 |
| Total Invoice | $37,375 | $42,026 | $29,561 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,655 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,423 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $39,115 | $43,970 | $30,865 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,595 | -8,360 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,520 | $35,610 | $30,865 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,090 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $37,375 | $42,026 | $29,561 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,391 | -7,990 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,984 | $34,036 | $29,561 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,052 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Turbo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr 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 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| 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 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| 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 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $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 | ||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,630 | $13,395 | $5,035 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,595 | $8,360 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,391 | -7,990 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 99.9 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,457 lb. | 3,089 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 31.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 98% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| 235/40HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 14% |
| Sunroof and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Center armrest(s), front row | 75 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 28% |
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