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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $5,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimR-LineXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $24,433 $30,027 $35,268
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Package 205A   2,800  
Blind spot warning system   595 595
Cargo cover   135 135
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Package 205A   2,380  
Blind spot warning system   506 506
Cargo cover   115 115
Navigation system   676 676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 7,025 5,920 3,120
Options (change) 6,744 5,033 2,653
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $33,295 $38,840 $41,800
Total Invoice $31,997 $35,885 $38,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $567
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimR-LineXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,295$38,840$41,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,595-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$35,245$36,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$31,997$35,885$38,746
Adjustments for Features0-3,321-4,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$32,564$33,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,399

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimR-LineXLTLimited
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 app$25  
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,410$8,005$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,595$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,321-4,783

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,104 lb.4,557 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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested337566%
Total Not Requested175034%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested165055%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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