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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: $21,090

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $10,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,053

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5LXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $17,915 $27,460 $31,010
Base Invoice $17,040 $25,504 $28,752
Satellite radio 375    
Sunroof 1,000   850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Sun and SYNC Package   795  
Convenience Package   995 995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Satellite radio 331    
Sunroof 883   723
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099    
Sun and SYNC Package   675  
Convenience Package   846 846
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,475 3,100 3,155
Options (change) 2,313 2,713 2,761
Destination 700 815 815
Total Price $21,090 $31,375 $34,980
Total Invoice $20,053 $29,032 $32,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,495
Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5LXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine150hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$21,090$31,375$34,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,685-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,090$28,690$30,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$20,053$29,032$32,328
Adjustments for Features0-2,484-4,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,053$26,548$27,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,312

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

Model Year200920092009
ModelNew BeetleExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5LXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost$200  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,540$5,225$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,484-4,468

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

Model Year20092009
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
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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