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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $12,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $23,058 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 2,500        
Floor mats 235        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Premium Package 2,150        
Floor mats 185        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 2,865 5,840 1,925 1,925 230
Options (change) 2,435 5,549 1,829 1,829 219
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,735 $40,855 $45,010 $48,870 $55,165
Total Invoice $26,343 $39,033 $43,020 $46,707 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,501
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,735$40,855$45,010$48,870$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,385-7,650-9,075-14,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$36,470$37,360$39,795$40,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$3,325$3,905
Total Invoice$26,343$39,033$43,020$46,707$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-4,189-7,312-8,673-14,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$34,844$35,708$38,034$38,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$864$3,190$3,746

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support$0    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,010$9,395$12,660$14,085$19,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385$7,650$9,075$14,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,189-7,312-8,673-14,136

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in112.6 in
Length168.4 in198.3 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested85039%
Total Not Requested135061%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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