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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: $32,270 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $16,405 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $15,505 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $45,355 | $53,235 | $31,450 |
| Base Invoice | $43,315 | $50,839 | $30,193 |
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | 650 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | 619 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,375 | 130 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,258 | 124 | 0 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 820 |
| Total Price | $48,675 | $54,310 | $32,270 |
| Total Invoice | $46,518 | $51,908 | $31,013 |
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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: $6,655 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,187 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $48,675 | $54,310 | $32,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,750 | -14,940 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,925 | $39,370 | $32,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $445 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,518 | $51,908 | $31,013 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,318 | -14,279 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,200 | $37,629 | $31,013 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $429 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Beetle |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| 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 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,035 | $19,225 | $4,285 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,750 | $14,940 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,318 | -14,279 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| 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 | 4,890 lb. | 3,056 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 Sport
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| 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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