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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: $15,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $13,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,490 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $15,466 $29,479 $34,952
Package 2 1,800    
Package 1 1,620    
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
Satellite radio 375    
Alloy wheels 690    
iPod integration 199    
Package 202A   3,075  
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 2 1,671    
Package 1 1,554    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Satellite radio 331    
Alloy wheels 641    
iPod integration 176    
Package 202A   2,614  
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 4,783 4,880 1,805
Options (change) 4,437 4,149 1,535
Destination 640 825 825
Total Price $21,913 $37,225 $40,165
Total Invoice $20,543 $34,453 $37,312

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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: $8,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,348
Model Year200720112011
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$21,913$37,225$40,165
Adjustments for Features0-7,090-8,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$30,135$31,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$20,543$34,453$37,312
Adjustments for Features0-6,562-7,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$27,891$29,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,613

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720112011
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$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
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$1,390$8,480$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,090$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,562-7,808

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelNew BeetleExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in112.6 in
Length161.1 in197.1 in
Width67.9 in78.9 in
Height59.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft380.7 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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested195060%

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