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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: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $5,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $4,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,795 $23,995
Cargo cover 90 90    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Package     2,550 2,550
Cargo cover 77 77    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sunroof 723 723    
Premium Package     2,193 2,193
Options (change) 3,640 3,130 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 3,095 2,662 2,193 2,193
Destination 735 735 770 770
Total Price $32,745 $34,980 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $30,620 $32,758 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,675
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,745$34,980$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,560-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$31,420$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0$2,100
Total Invoice$30,620$32,758$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-1,996-3,334-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,624$29,424$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$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
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,450$6,875$4,165$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,560$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,996-3,334-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20072011
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested172574%

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