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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $17,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $15,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5LXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,915 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,040 $30,027 $35,268
Satellite radio 375    
Sunroof 1,000    
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   995 995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,800  
Satellite radio 331    
Sunroof 883    
Cargo cover   115 115
2.0L I4   906 906
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,530  
Options (change) 1,375 4,525 2,725
Options (change) 1,214 3,907 2,377
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $19,990 $37,445 $41,405
Total Invoice $18,954 $34,759 $38,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,525
Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5LXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$19,990$37,445$41,405
Adjustments for Features0-6,765-9,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$30,680$31,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$18,954$34,759$38,470
Adjustments for Features0-6,280-9,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$28,479$29,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$718

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5LXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
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$1,215$7,980$11,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,765$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,280-9,273

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
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.4,503 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

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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