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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,459 $27,273 $30,178
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 5,700 5,755 3,955
Options (change) 5,472 4,971 3,441
Destination 770 785 785
Total Price $29,865 $35,785 $37,135
Total Invoice $28,701 $33,029 $34,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,993
Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,865$35,785$37,135
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$33,255$34,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$28,701$33,029$34,404
Adjustments for Features0-2,335-2,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$30,694$31,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$903

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,635$6,165$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,335-2,807

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in113.7 in
Length168.4 in193.4 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 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
15.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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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