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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: $27,305

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,411

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $9,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSportSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $23,240 $24,615
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $21,757 $23,200
Cargo cover 135 135 135    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 225 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,300 1,300
Package 201A 1,500        
Navigation system   795 795 1,790 1,790
iPod integration       0 0
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 175 175
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,148 1,148
Package 201A 1,309        
Navigation system   694 694 1,581 1,581
iPod integration       0 0
Options (change) 3,305 2,600 2,600 3,315 3,315
Options (change) 2,885 2,270 2,270 2,904 2,904
Destination 895 895 895 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $37,100 $41,595 $45,170 $27,305 $27,380
Total Invoice $34,459 $38,693 $42,027 $25,411 $25,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,091
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSportSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$37,100$41,595$45,170$27,305$27,380
Adjustments for Features-3,910-7,650-8,675-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,190$33,945$36,495$26,580$27,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$3,305$0$800
Total Invoice$34,459$38,693$42,027$25,411$25,554
Adjustments for Features-3,632-7,116-8,071-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,827$31,577$33,956$24,736$25,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$3,129$0$818

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimXLTLimitedSportSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Curve control$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector  $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
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  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,830$10,570$11,595$3,645$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$7,650$8,675$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,632-7,116-8,071-6750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142010
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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested135098%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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