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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: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $16,381 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Heated front seats 225 300    
Sunroof 1,000 850 850 850
CD changer, remote 499      
Leather seating surfaces   695    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats 199 255    
Sunroof 883 723 723 723
CD changer, remote 340      
Leather seating surfaces   591    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Options (change) 1,724 3,425 2,430 2,430
Options (change) 1,422 3,004 2,158 2,158
Destination 650 735 735 735
Total Price $19,849 $29,530 $31,535 $34,280
Total Invoice $18,453 $27,769 $29,683 $32,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,733
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$19,849$29,530$31,535$34,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,810-4,635-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,849$25,720$26,900$28,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,180$2,300
Total Invoice$18,453$27,769$29,683$32,254
Adjustments for Features0-3,583-4,363-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,453$24,186$25,320$26,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,134$2,178

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200720072007
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTEddie 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
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
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
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,340$5,150$5,975$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810$4,635$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,583-4,363-5,890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
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

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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