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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,928

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,907

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,392

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $16,107 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Package 2 1,755      
Package 1 1,390      
All-weather floor mats 99 55 55 55
Satellite radio 375 195 195 195
CD changer, remote 499      
Convenience Group   250    
Heated front seats   300    
Leather seating surfaces   695    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Sunroof   850 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
Package 2 1,629      
Package 1 1,291      
All-weather floor mats 64 47 47 47
Satellite radio 331 166 166 166
CD changer, remote 340      
Convenience Group   213    
Heated front seats   255    
Leather seating surfaces   591    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Sunroof   723 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
Options (change) 4,118 3,730 4,285 2,835
Options (change) 3,655 3,264 3,735 2,503
Destination 630 735 735 735
Total Price $21,928 $29,835 $33,390 $34,685
Total Invoice $20,392 $28,029 $31,260 $32,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,138
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,928$29,835$33,390$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,660-4,785-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,928$27,175$28,605$29,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$2,475
Total Invoice$20,392$28,029$31,260$32,599
Adjustments for Features0-2,499-4,480-4,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,392$25,530$26,780$27,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250$2,337

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200720072007
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 / TDIXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Trip computer $150$150$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$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,390$4,050$6,175$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,660$4,785$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,499-4,480-4,732

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelNew BeetleExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in113.7 in
Length161.1 in193.4 in
Width67.9 in73.7 in
Height59.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.4,531 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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 Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42525%
Total Not Requested130075%
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 Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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