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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200720072007
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCoastSEDuneXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Floor mats 235 235 235      
Convenience Group       250    
Heated front seats       300    
Leather seating surfaces       695    
4.6L V8       1,295 1,295 1,295
Cargo cover       90 90 90
Satellite radio       195 195 195
Side curtain airbags       560    
Sunroof       850 850 850
Luxury Package         1,450  
Floor mats 185 185 185      
Convenience Group       213    
Heated front seats       255    
Leather seating surfaces       591    
4.6L V8       1,192 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover       77 77 77
Satellite radio       166 166 166
Side curtain airbags       476    
Sunroof       723 723 723
Luxury Package         1,232  
Options (change) 235 235 235 4,235 3,880 2,430
Options (change) 185 185 185 3,693 3,390 2,158
Destination 850 850 850 735 735 735
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $30,340 $32,985 $34,280
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $28,458 $30,915 $32,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,385
Model Year201820182018200720072007
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCoastSEDuneXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 980, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$30,340$32,985$34,280
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-900-2,400-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$29,440$30,585$31,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$1,145$2,190
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$28,458$30,915$32,254
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-844-2,249-2,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$27,614$28,666$29,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$1,052$2,147

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018200720072007
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCoastSEDuneXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app $25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports $0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50   
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Traffic + travel information $25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights  $50   
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0   
White-letter tires    $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,500$4,675$4,825$6,325$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$900$2,400$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-844-2,249-2,493

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
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 Weight3,012 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 XLT

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested105095%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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 Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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

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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