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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: $31,030

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,913

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,724

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Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $24,300
Base Invoice $28,752 $22,659
Navigation system 2,505 1,800
Convenience Package 995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,525  
Adrenaline Package 1,995  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   0
Navigation system 2,129 1,589
Convenience Package 846  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 145
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,298  
Adrenaline Package 1,816  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 10,255 6,080
Options (change) 9,070 5,604
Destination 815 650
Total Price $42,080 $31,030
Total Invoice $38,637 $28,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,190
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$42,080$31,030
Adjustments for Features-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,320$31,030
Total Invoice$38,637$28,913
Adjustments for Features-2,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,103$28,913

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5340

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,793 lb.3,802 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested75097%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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