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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: $8,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,459 $29,479 $34,952
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Package 202A   3,075  
Cargo cover   135 135
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Package 202A   2,614  
Cargo cover   115 115
Navigation system   676 676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 5,700 5,600 2,525
Options (change) 5,472 4,761 2,147
Destination 770 825 825
Total Price $29,865 $37,945 $40,885
Total Invoice $28,701 $35,065 $37,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,395
Model Year201220112011
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,865$37,945$40,885
Adjustments for Features0-4,295-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$33,650$35,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$28,701$35,065$37,924
Adjustments for Features0-3,969-5,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$31,096$32,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,392

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220112011
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimTurboXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
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 $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$350  
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 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,685$7,980$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,969-5,436

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in112.6 in
Length168.4 in197.1 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 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
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested132541%
Total Not Requested190059%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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