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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: $16,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $14,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,490 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $15,466 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Package 2 1,800      
Package 1 1,620      
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75 75
Satellite radio 375      
iPod integration 199      
Alloy wheels 690      
Package 202A   2,500    
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 2 1,671      
Package 1 1,554      
All-weather floor mats 64 66 66 66
Satellite radio 331      
iPod integration 176      
Alloy wheels 641      
Package 202A   2,181    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 4,783 4,305 1,805 1,805
Options (change) 4,437 3,757 1,576 1,576
Destination 640 895 895 895
Total Price $21,913 $38,100 $40,800 $44,375
Total Invoice $20,543 $35,331 $37,999 $41,333

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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: $8,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,121
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,913$38,100$40,800$44,375
Adjustments for Features0-7,190-8,705-9,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$30,910$32,095$34,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185$3,485
Total Invoice$20,543$35,331$37,999$41,333
Adjustments for Features0-6,667-8,107-9,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$28,664$29,892$32,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,228$3,373

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007201420142014
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,740$8,930$10,445$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,190$8,705$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,667-8,107-9,296

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
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 Weight2,885 lb.4,535 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
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

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