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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCoastSEDuneXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $23,704 $25,606
Floor mats 235 235 235 65 65
Convenience Package       250  
SYNC       395  
4.6L V8       1,310 1,310
Satellite radio       195 195
Sunroof       850 850
Electronics Package         545
Floor mats 185 185 185 47 47
Convenience Package       213  
SYNC       336  
4.6L V8       1,192 1,192
Satellite radio       166 166
Sunroof       723 723
Electronics Package         463
Options (change) 235 235 235 3,065 2,965
Options (change) 185 185 185 2,677 2,591
Destination 850 850 850 785 785
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $29,250 $31,240
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $27,166 $28,982

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,513
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCoastSEDuneXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$29,250$31,240
Adjustments for Features-600-1,175-1,3500-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,605$23,930$26,525$29,250$30,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$1,015
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$27,166$28,982
Adjustments for Features-576-1,128-1,2960-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,653$22,965$25,458$27,166$28,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$911

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimCoastSEDuneXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power sliding rear window   $250$250
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app $25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
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  $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear defrost$200$200$200  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Tubular side steps    $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,875$5,050$3,700$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$1,175$1,350$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-576-1,128-1,2960-905

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,012 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 XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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