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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $32,550 $31,010
Base Invoice $31,249 $28,752
Convenience Package   995
Navigation system   2,505
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Convenience Package   846
Navigation system   2,129
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 0 5,660
Options (change) 0 4,890
Destination 820 815
Total Price $33,370 $37,485
Total Invoice $32,069 $34,457

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,416
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine210hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/65-18
Total Price$33,370$37,485
Adjustments for Features-1,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$37,485
Total Invoice$32,069$34,457
Adjustments for Features-1,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,041$34,457

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleExplorer Sport Trac
TrimR-Line SELLimited
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,535$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase100.0 in130.5 in
Length168.4 in210.2 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,104 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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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