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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: $16,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $15,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Rear spoiler 479 479      
iPod integration 199 199      
Heated front seats 225        
Sunroof 1,000        
Cargo cover     135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595
Package 201A     1,500    
Rear spoiler 310 310      
iPod integration 176 176      
Heated front seats 199        
Sunroof 883        
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392 1,392
Package 201A     1,309    
Options (change) 1,903 678 3,230 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 1,568 486 2,819 1,510 1,510
Destination 650 650 895 895 895
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $36,805 $40,725 $43,405
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $34,188 $37,933 $40,432

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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: $9,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,910
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,028$21,853$36,805$40,725$43,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-7,190-10,055-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$29,615$30,670$32,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,055$2,510
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$34,188$37,933$40,432
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-6,679-9,366-10,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$27,509$28,567$29,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,058$2,416

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
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$15   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
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
Sunroof$900$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$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
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
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Power recliner, driver seat   $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,665$2,915$8,855$11,720$12,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$7,190$10,055$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-6,679-9,366-10,507

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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