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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: $23,160

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,755

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
SYNC 395          
Floor mats 65 65        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 225 225 225 225
Sunroof 850 850   1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 195 195        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510 510        
iPod integration     0 0 0  
SYNC 336          
Floor mats 47 47        
All-weather floor mats 47 47 175 175 175 175
Sunroof 723 723   883 883  
Satellite radio 166 166        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433 433        
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Options (change) 4,085 3,690 2,015 3,015 3,015 2,015
Options (change) 3,448 3,112 1,756 2,639 2,639 1,756
Destination 785 785 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $30,270 $31,965 $23,160 $25,295 $27,455 $26,045
Total Invoice $27,937 $29,503 $21,755 $23,617 $25,641 $24,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,839
Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionA5A5M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,270$31,965$23,160$25,295$27,455$26,045
Adjustments for Features-1,455-2,4050-375-475-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$29,560$23,160$24,920$26,980$24,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$1,760$3,820$1,560
Total Invoice$27,937$29,503$21,755$23,617$25,641$24,522
Adjustments for Features-1,343-2,2200-350-444-1,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,594$27,283$21,755$23,267$25,197$23,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$1,512$3,442$1,519

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50    
Power sliding rear window$250$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Tubular side steps $350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic headlights $125    
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125    
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,425$2,020$2,395$2,495$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$2,405$0$375$475$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,343-2,2200-350-444-1,248

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
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.3,231 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 XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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