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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: $10,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $23,745
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,795
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
2.0L I4 995 995  
Navigation system   795  
Premium Package     2,550
Cargo cover 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
2.0L I4 906 906  
Navigation system   676  
Premium Package     2,193
Options (change) 4,525 3,520 2,550
Options (change) 3,907 3,053 2,193
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $37,445 $42,200 $27,065
Total Invoice $34,759 $39,146 $25,758

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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: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,620
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$37,445$42,200$27,065
Adjustments for Features-2,565-6,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,880$35,745$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0
Total Invoice$34,759$39,146$25,758
Adjustments for Features-2,381-5,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,378$33,158$25,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$5,855$9,745$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$6,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,381-5,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length197.1 in179.3 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,285 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, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested135098%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested192583%
Total Not Requested40017%

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