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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,304

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,154

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimited2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $25,606 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
Adrenaline Package 2,995      
Electronics Package 545      
Floor mats 65      
All-weather floor mats 75 99 99 99
Satellite radio 195      
Navigation system 1,995 1,800 1,800 1,800
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510      
Sunroof 850      
Package 2   3,485   3,200
Package 1     1,860  
Adrenaline Package 2,756      
Electronics Package 463      
Floor mats 47      
All-weather floor mats 47 64 64 64
Satellite radio 166      
Navigation system 1,696 1,589 1,589 1,589
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433      
Sunroof 723      
Package 2   3,184   2,923
Package 1     1,699  
Options (change) 7,230 5,384 3,759 5,099
Options (change) 6,331 4,837 3,352 4,576
Destination 785 630 630 630
Total Price $35,505 $26,304 $27,979 $29,519
Total Invoice $32,722 $24,154 $25,684 $27,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,854
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimited2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$35,505$26,304$27,979$29,519
Adjustments for Features-1,8600-450-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,645$26,304$27,529$29,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$2,890
Total Invoice$32,722$24,154$25,684$27,090
Adjustments for Features-1,7140-413-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,008$24,154$25,271$26,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,117$2,638

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimited2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125   
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,425$2,565$3,015$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0$450$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7140-413-298

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorer Sport TracJetta
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in101.5 in
Length210.2 in179.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume0.016.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested320089%
Total Not Requested41511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested31511%

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