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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: $21,739

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $10,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,312

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $8,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200620062006
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,490 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $15,466 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Package 2 1,800      
Package 1 1,620      
Alloy wheels 690      
CD changer, remote 499      
Convenience Group   350    
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80 80
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Sunroof   850 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Package 2 1,671      
Package 1 1,554      
Alloy wheels 641      
CD changer, remote 340      
Convenience Group   298    
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68 68
Leather seating surfaces   591    
Sunroof   723 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Options (change) 4,609 3,175 4,180 2,480
Options (change) 4,206 2,748 3,602 2,157
Destination 640 645 645 645
Total Price $21,739 $32,045 $35,025 $35,640
Total Invoice $20,312 $29,154 $31,765 $32,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,445
Model Year2007200620062006
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTEddie 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)225/45-17235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$21,739$32,045$35,025$35,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,635-4,410-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,739$29,410$30,615$31,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,205$1,820
Total Invoice$20,312$29,154$31,765$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,397-4,000-4,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,312$26,757$27,765$28,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,008$1,616

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200620062006
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTEddie 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   
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
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
Aux input$50   
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$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,665$4,300$6,075$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635$4,410$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,397-4,000-4,007

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
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

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

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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