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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $8,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,616

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $7,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $16,490 $27,490
Base Invoice $15,466 $25,606
Package 2 1,800  
Package 1 1,620  
Alloy wheels 690  
All-weather floor mats 99 75
Satellite radio 375 195
iPod integration 199  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Leather seating surfaces   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Sunroof   850
Package 2 1,671  
Package 1 1,554  
Alloy wheels 641  
All-weather floor mats 64 47
Satellite radio 331 166
iPod integration 176  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
Leather seating surfaces   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 5,858 3,490
Options (change) 5,510 3,021
Destination 640 785
Total Price $22,988 $31,765
Total Invoice $21,616 $29,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,379
Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine150hp I5292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-18
Total Price$22,988$31,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,988$29,155
Total Invoice$21,616$29,412
Adjustments for Features0-2,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,616$26,995

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,565$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,417

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase98.7 in130.5 in
Length161.1 in210.2 in
Width67.9 in73.7 in
Height59.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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