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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $4,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimR-Line SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,450 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,193 $29,319 $32,901
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,100 5,660 4,155
Options (change) 1,056 4,890 3,611
Destination 820 815 815
Total Price $33,370 $38,090 $40,520
Total Invoice $32,069 $35,024 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,339
Model Year201620092009
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorer
TrimR-Line SELEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,370$38,090$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-670-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$37,420$38,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$32,069$35,024$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-616-2,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$34,408$35,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$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
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,185$5,855$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-616-2,229

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested130098%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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%

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