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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $10,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelBeetleExplorer
TrimR-LineSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $40,780
Base Invoice $24,433 $38,027
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
Blind spot warning system   595
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
Blind spot warning system   519
Cargo cover   118
Navigation system   694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,925 3,120
Options (change) 5,688 2,723
Destination 820 895
Total Price $32,195 $44,795
Total Invoice $30,941 $41,645

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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: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,722
Model Year20152013
ModelBeetleExplorer
TrimR-LineSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$32,195$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$37,285
Total Invoice$30,941$41,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$34,663

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
ModelBeetleExplorer
TrimR-LineSport
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
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 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Metal pedals$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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,710$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,982

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested312561%
Total Not Requested200039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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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