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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $11,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelBeetleBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCoastSEXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130      
Floor mats 235 235      
Package 201B     1,700    
Blind spot warning system     595 595 595
Cargo cover     130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100      
Floor mats 185 185      
Package 201B     1,483    
Blind spot warning system     519 519 519
Cargo cover     114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 365 365 4,020 2,320 2,320
Options (change) 285 285 3,508 2,025 2,025
Destination 850 850 895 895 895
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $37,915 $41,415 $46,315
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $35,176 $38,542 $43,111

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,039
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelBeetleBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCoastSEXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4174hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,335$25,235$37,915$41,415$46,315
Adjustments for Features0-575-4,105-7,020-8,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,335$24,660$33,810$34,395$38,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0$585$4,310
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$35,176$38,542$43,111
Adjustments for Features0-551-3,808-6,533-7,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,329$23,642$31,368$32,009$35,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$0$641$4,115

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelBeetleBeetleExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimCoastSEXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250 $250 
Remote app $25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Curve control  $50$50$50
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
HD radio$50$50 $50$50
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,600$8,130$11,045$12,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$4,105$7,020$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-3,808-6,533-7,628

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,013 lb.4,535 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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%

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