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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: $17,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $17,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,490 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $15,466 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Package 2 1,800        
Package 1 1,620        
Alloy wheels 690        
iPod integration 199        
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75 75 75
Satellite radio 375        
Package 202A   3,225      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Package 2 1,671        
Package 1 1,554        
Alloy wheels 641        
iPod integration 176        
All-weather floor mats 64 71 71 71 71
Satellite radio 331        
Package 202A   3,064      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 4,783 5,025 1,800 1,800 205
Options (change) 4,437 4,774 1,710 1,710 195
Destination 640 945 945 945 945
Total Price $21,913 $39,370 $44,045 $46,245 $54,120
Total Invoice $20,543 $37,616 $42,097 $44,198 $51,727

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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: $8,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,770
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,913$39,370$44,045$46,245$54,120
Adjustments for Features0-8,690-12,080-12,320-18,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$30,680$31,965$33,925$35,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,285$3,245$4,595
Total Invoice$20,543$37,616$42,097$44,198$51,727
Adjustments for Features0-8,303-11,546-11,775-18,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$29,313$30,551$32,423$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,238$3,110$4,402

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $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
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system  $600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
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-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$2,290$10,980$14,370$14,610$21,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,690$12,080$12,320$18,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,303-11,546-11,775-18,012

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016
ModelNew BeetleExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in112.6 in
Length161.1 in198.3 in
Width67.9 in78.9 in
Height59.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft381.7 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 wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%

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