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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $15,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $13,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleExplorer
TrimR-LineGSRSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $43,100
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $40,191
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Cargo cover     130
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Cargo cover     114
Navigation system     694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 5,300 0 2,520
Options (change) 5,088 0 2,200
Destination 820 795 895
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $46,515
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $43,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,808
Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleExplorer
TrimR-LineGSRSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$31,115$30,790$46,515
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$38,855
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$43,286
Adjustments for Features0-240-7,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$36,158
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleExplorer
TrimR-LineGSRSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,835$4,085$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-7,128

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
ModelBeetleExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in112.6 in
Length168.4 in197.1 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,921 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested267558%
Total Not Requested195042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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