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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $14,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $16,381 $29,479 $34,952
Rear spoiler 479    
iPod integration 199    
Heated front seats 225    
Sunroof 1,000    
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Rear spoiler 310    
iPod integration 176    
Heated front seats 199    
Sunroof 883    
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 1,903 3,805 1,730
Options (change) 1,568 3,235 1,471
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $20,028 $36,150 $40,090
Total Invoice $18,599 $33,539 $37,248

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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: $9,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,687
Model Year200820112011
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,028$36,150$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-6,740-9,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$29,410$30,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$18,599$33,539$37,248
Adjustments for Features0-6,253-9,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$27,286$27,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$713

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimSXLTLimited
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
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
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
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
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$1,315$8,055$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,740$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,253-9,249

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested155098%

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