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

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $2,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $22,795 $23,995
SYNC 395      
Floor mats 65 65    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510 510    
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Package     2,550 2,550
SYNC 336      
Floor mats 47 47    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433 433    
Sunroof 723 723    
Premium Package     2,193 2,193
Options (change) 4,010 3,615 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 3,401 3,065 2,193 2,193
Destination 785 785 770 770
Total Price $30,195 $31,890 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $27,890 $29,456 $25,758 $26,958

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,195$31,890$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-335-1,285-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,860$30,605$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$2,100
Total Invoice$27,890$29,456$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-309-1,187-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,581$28,269$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Power sliding rear window$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $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   
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,950$4,515$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$1,285$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-309-1,187-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Wheelbase130.5 in101.5 in
Length210.2 in179.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.032.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.066.9 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 SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

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