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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: $27,850

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,728

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $1,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $23,625 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $22,681 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
SYNC 395          
Power driver seat 295          
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235 235
Floor mats 65 65        
Satellite radio 195 195        
Sunroof 850 850        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510 510        
Electronics Package   545        
Premium Package     1,670      
Navigation Package     1,500      
Autobahn Package           2,290
SYNC 336          
Power driver seat 251          
All-weather floor mats 47 47 185 185 185 185
Floor mats 47 47        
Satellite radio 166 166        
Sunroof 723 723        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433 433        
Electronics Package   463        
Premium Package     1,602      
Navigation Package     1,440      
Autobahn Package           2,200
Options (change) 4,380 4,235 3,405 235 235 2,525
Options (change) 3,699 3,575 3,227 185 185 2,385
Destination 785 785 820 820 820 820
Total Price $30,565 $32,510 $27,850 $31,300 $32,950 $27,880
Total Invoice $28,188 $29,966 $26,728 $30,040 $31,624 $26,758

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $817
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,565$32,510$27,850$31,300$32,950$27,880
Adjustments for Features-1,035-2,010-325-1,525-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,530$30,500$27,525$29,775$30,400$27,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0$2,250$2,875$355
Total Invoice$28,188$29,966$26,728$30,040$31,624$26,758
Adjustments for Features-955-1,853-312-1,464-2,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,233$28,113$26,416$28,576$29,177$26,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0$2,160$2,761$342

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50    
Power sliding rear window$250$250    
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Rearview camera  $200 $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150  $150
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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Tubular side steps $350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   $325
CD player  $125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
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
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$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$4,350$5,325$3,640$4,840$5,865$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$2,010$325$1,525$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-955-1,853-312-1,464-2,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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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