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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleExplorer Sport Trac
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $23,395 $27,490
Base Invoice $22,459 $25,606
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   850
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Leather seating surfaces   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   723
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Options (change) 5,700 5,920
Options (change) 5,472 5,103
Destination 770 785
Total Price $29,865 $34,195
Total Invoice $28,701 $31,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,720
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleExplorer Sport Trac
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$29,865$34,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$33,030
Total Invoice$28,701$31,494
Adjustments for Features0-1,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$30,421

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleExplorer Sport Trac
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,935$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,073

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase99.9 in130.5 in
Length168.4 in210.2 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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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