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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,429 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI | |||||
| Difference: $17,896 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI | |||||
| Difference: $17,524 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | New Beetle | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 / TDI | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $17,180 | $33,775 | $41,675 | $45,355 | $53,235 |
| Base Invoice | $16,107 | $32,255 | $39,800 | $43,315 | $50,839 |
| Package 2 | 1,755 | ||||
| Package 1 | 1,390 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 99 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Satellite radio | 375 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,110 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Package 2 | 1,629 | ||||
| Package 1 | 1,291 | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
| Satellite radio | 331 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,004 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,619 | 4,605 | 1,845 | 1,845 | 250 |
| Options (change) | 3,315 | 4,376 | 1,753 | 1,753 | 238 |
| Destination | 630 | 945 | 945 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $21,429 | $39,325 | $44,465 | $48,145 | $54,430 |
| Total Invoice | $20,052 | $37,576 | $42,498 | $46,013 | $52,022 |
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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: $9,356 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,364 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | New Beetle | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 / TDI | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 150hp I5 | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $21,429 | $39,325 | $44,465 | $48,145 | $54,430 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,540 | -12,320 | -13,770 | -19,085 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,429 | $30,785 | $32,145 | $34,375 | $35,345 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,360 | $3,590 | $4,560 |
| Total Invoice | $20,052 | $37,576 | $42,498 | $46,013 | $52,022 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,160 | -11,775 | -13,160 | -18,241 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,052 | $29,416 | $30,723 | $32,853 | $33,781 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,307 | $3,437 | $4,365 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | New Beetle | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.5 / TDI | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,090 | $11,630 | $15,410 | $16,860 | $22,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,540 | $12,320 | $13,770 | $19,085 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,160 | -11,775 | -13,160 | -18,241 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | New Beetle | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,885 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
| Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 93% |
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