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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
SYNC 395          
Floor mats 65 65        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235 235
Sunroof 850 850        
Satellite radio 195 195        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995       900
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510 510        
Electronics Package   545        
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Autobahn Package           2,050
SYNC 336          
Floor mats 47 47        
All-weather floor mats 47 47 185 185 185 185
Sunroof 723 723        
Satellite radio 166 166        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696       864
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433 433        
Electronics Package   463        
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 4,085 4,235 2,805 235 235 3,185
Options (change) 3,448 3,575 2,651 185 185 3,017
Destination 785 785 770 770 770 770
Total Price $30,270 $32,510 $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700
Total Invoice $27,937 $29,966 $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,408
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,270$32,510$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700
Adjustments for Features-1,260-2,5350-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,010$29,975$26,350$24,350$24,610$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$27,937$29,966$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582
Adjustments for Features-1,163-2,3370-96-1,152-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,774$27,629$25,285$23,366$23,616$26,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$1,919$0$250$2,760

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50    
Power sliding rear window$250$250    
Proximity key  $250$250$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
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200   $200
Dual-zone climate control $125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Tubular side steps $350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325 
CD player  $125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
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
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
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
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
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$3,325$4,600$2,065$2,165$3,265$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$2,535$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,163-2,3370-96-1,152-456

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracJetta
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in104.4 in
Length210.2 in182.2 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height72.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume0.015.5 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
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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