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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,099

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $26,065
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $24,293
Package 202A 2,500      
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,300
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,990
Cargo net       69
Package 202A 2,181      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 145
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,148
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,758
Cargo net       55
Options (change) 5,100 2,600 2,600 3,544
Options (change) 4,451 2,270 2,270 3,106
Destination 895 895 895 700
Total Price $38,895 $41,595 $45,170 $30,309
Total Invoice $36,025 $38,693 $42,027 $28,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,878
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$38,895$41,595$45,170$30,309
Adjustments for Features-4,370-6,135-7,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,525$35,460$38,010$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$3,485$0
Total Invoice$36,025$38,693$42,027$28,099
Adjustments for Features-4,048-5,707-6,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,977$32,986$35,365$28,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,009$3,388$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,180$7,945$8,970$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$6,135$7,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,048-5,707-6,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length197.1 in179.3 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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