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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5LXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,690 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $17,747 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Sunroof 1,000      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Sunroof 883      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 1,000 1,955 1,960 1,960
Options (change) 883 1,740 1,745 1,745
Destination 750 785 785 785
Total Price $20,440 $29,235 $31,990 $35,140
Total Invoice $19,380 $27,296 $29,803 $32,708

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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: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,928
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5LXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$20,440$29,235$31,990$35,140
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-5,250-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$26,035$26,740$27,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$1,880
Total Invoice$19,380$27,296$29,803$32,708
Adjustments for Features0-2,988-4,891-6,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$24,308$24,912$25,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$604$1,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelNew BeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5LXLTEddie 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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$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$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
Power recliner, driver seat  $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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,290$4,490$6,540$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$5,250$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,988-4,891-6,725

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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