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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: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $13,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $12,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720102010
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,490 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $15,466 $31,044 $33,774
Package 2 1,800    
Package 1 1,620    
Alloy wheels 690    
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
Satellite radio 375    
iPod integration 199    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Package 2 1,671    
Package 1 1,554    
Alloy wheels 641    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Satellite radio 331    
iPod integration 176    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 4,783 1,385 1,385
Options (change) 4,437 1,256 1,256
Destination 640 815 815
Total Price $21,913 $35,480 $38,480
Total Invoice $20,543 $33,115 $35,845

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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: $9,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,767
Model Year200720102010
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,913$35,480$38,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,740-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$31,740$31,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$20,543$33,115$35,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,491-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$29,624$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720102010
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,290$6,030$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,491-6,535

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072010
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 Eddie Bauer

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

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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