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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $17,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $17,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimSportPlatinumR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $23,995 $28,795
Cargo cover 130 130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Cargo cover 124 124    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 1,825 130 5,300 0
Options (change) 1,734 124 5,088 0
Destination 995 995 820 795
Total Price $48,770 $55,065 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $46,612 $52,631 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,083
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimSportPlatinumR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$48,770$55,065$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-10,650-16,3650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$38,700$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$575$0
Total Invoice$46,612$52,631$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-10,179-15,6420-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,433$36,989$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$553$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelExplorerExplorerBeetleBeetle
TrimSportPlatinumR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $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 climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $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  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
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$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$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$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$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   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals  $75$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,910$20,625$4,260$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,650$16,365$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,179-15,6420-240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in100.0 in
Length198.3 in168.4 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested365079%
Total Not Requested97521%

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