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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: $33,500 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $7,920 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $7,396 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,775 | $41,675 | $32,550 |
| Base Invoice | $32,255 | $39,800 | $31,249 |
| Package 202A | 3,880 | ||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,095 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | 650 | ||
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||
| Package 202A | 3,686 | ||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,040 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | |
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | 619 | ||
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,700 | 2,375 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 6,365 | 2,258 | 100 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 820 |
| Total Price | $41,420 | $44,995 | $33,500 |
| Total Invoice | $39,565 | $43,003 | $32,169 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,532 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 23/29 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 | $41,420 | $44,995 | $33,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,045 | -6,675 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,375 | $38,320 | $33,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $945 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,565 | $43,003 | $32,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,864 | -6,379 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,701 | $36,624 | $32,169 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $923 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | R-Line SEL |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| 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 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,605 | $11,235 | $4,560 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,045 | $6,675 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,864 | -6,379 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 100.0 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. | 3,104 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
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 43% |
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 48% |
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