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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: $27,985

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $25,745 $28,045 $26,345 $30,745
SYNC 395          
Convenience Package 250          
Power driver seat 295          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510 510        
Floor mats 65 65 235 235 235 235
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235 235
Remote start 385 385 450 450 450 450
Sunroof 850 850        
Satellite radio 195 195        
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295        
Electronics Package   545        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325    
SYNC 336          
Convenience Package 213          
Power driver seat 251          
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433 433        
Floor mats 47 47 185 185 185 185
All-weather floor mats 47 47 185 185 185 185
Remote start 326 326 350 350 350 350
Sunroof 723 723        
Satellite radio 166 166        
Obstacle detection, rear 251 251        
Electronics Package   463        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270    
Options (change) 5,310 4,915 1,245 1,245 920 920
Options (change) 4,489 4,152 990 990 720 720
Destination 785 785 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,495 $33,190 $27,985 $30,285 $28,260 $32,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,351
Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T8T8M6M6
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)235/70-16235/65-18205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,495$33,190$27,985$30,285$28,260$32,660
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,680-3,280-830-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$32,515$25,305$27,005$27,430$30,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$0$1,700$2,125$5,675

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power sliding rear window$250$250    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Tubular side steps $350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $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
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power recliner, driver 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$0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,575$6,580$7,180$4,730$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,680$3,280$830$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-621-190-215-50-88

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082021
ModelExplorer Sport TracJetta
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in105.7 in
Length210.2 in185.1 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume0.014.1 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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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 SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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