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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: $26,435

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,371

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,752 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505      
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235 235
Sunroof 850      
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129      
All-weather floor mats 66 185 185 185
Sunroof 723      
Options (change) 4,425 235 235 235
Options (change) 3,764 185 185 185
Destination 815 820 820 820
Total Price $36,250 $26,435 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $33,331 $25,371 $30,879 $29,114

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,619
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,250$26,435$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-275-950-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$25,485$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,790$4,850
Total Invoice$33,331$25,371$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-253-912-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,078$24,459$30,015$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,556$4,655

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150 $150
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$5,390$6,065$6,015$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$950$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-253-912-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092016
ModelExplorer Sport TracJetta
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in104.4 in
Length210.2 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height72.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,940 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 Volume0.015.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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