Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2016 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $558

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimR-Line SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,450 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $30,193 $27,518 $29,578
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 1,100 5,195 4,685
Options (change) 1,056 4,464 4,031
Destination 820 645 645
Total Price $33,370 $36,040 $37,845
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,627 $34,254

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,649
Model Year201620062006
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimR-Line SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$33,370$36,040$37,845
Adjustments for Features-1,1350-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,235$36,040$36,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$32,069$32,627$34,254
Adjustments for Features-1,0910-1,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,978$32,627$33,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$563

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimR-Line SELEddie 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
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,485$4,350$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0910-1,064

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in113.7 in
Length168.4 in193.4 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,104 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.