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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $126

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Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedTDI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $25,540
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $24,517
SYNC 395    
Floor mats 65 65  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 830
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510 510  
Sunroof 850 850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
SYNC 336    
Floor mats 47 47  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 796
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433 433  
Sunroof 723 723  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 4,010 3,615 2,580
Options (change) 3,401 3,065 2,477
Destination 785 785 770
Total Price $30,195 $31,890 $28,890
Total Invoice $27,890 $29,456 $27,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $212
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedTDI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,195$31,890$28,890
Adjustments for Features0-950-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$30,940$28,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$27,890$29,456$27,764
Adjustments for Features0-877-86
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,890$28,579$27,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedTDI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,850$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877-86

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

Model Year20082012
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 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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