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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: $7,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $6,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,795 $23,995
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Audiophile Package 510      
Premium Package     2,550 2,550
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Audiophile Package 433      
Premium Package     2,193 2,193
Options (change) 4,445 2,645 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 3,779 2,249 2,193 2,193
Destination 785 785 770 770
Total Price $34,475 $35,825 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $31,837 $33,212 $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: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,240
Model Year2008200820112011
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)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,475$35,825$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-3,950-4,450-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$31,375$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$2,100
Total Invoice$31,837$33,212$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-3,648-4,125-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,189$29,087$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$898$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820112011
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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$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
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
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$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,840$7,340$3,740$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$4,450$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,648-4,125-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082011
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

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