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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,190

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,054

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $3,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $25,795
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $24,763
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 800
Audiophile Package 510    
Sunroof 850 850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,800
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 768
Audiophile Package 433    
Sunroof 723 723  
Panoramic sunroof     1,728
Options (change) 3,995 3,485 2,600
Options (change) 3,396 2,963 2,496
Destination 645 645 795
Total Price $34,840 $36,645 $29,190
Total Invoice $31,559 $33,186 $28,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,840$36,645$29,190
Adjustments for Features-1,460-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,380$34,010$29,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$31,559$33,186$28,054
Adjustments for Features-1,323-2,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,236$30,800$28,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$564$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,375$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,323-2,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in101.5 in
Length193.4 in179.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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