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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: $11,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimXLTLimitedSportSETDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $22,795 $23,995
Cargo cover 135 135 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system 795 795 795    
Package 202A 2,250        
Premium Package       2,550 2,550
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392    
Navigation system 694 694 694    
Package 202A 1,963        
Premium Package       2,193 2,193
Options (change) 4,775 2,525 2,525 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 4,167 2,204 2,204 2,193 2,193
Destination 895 895 895 770 770
Total Price $38,350 $41,520 $44,200 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $35,536 $38,627 $41,126 $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: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,106
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
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)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,350$41,520$44,200$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-5,915-7,480-8,705-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,435$34,040$35,495$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,060$0$2,100
Total Invoice$35,536$38,627$41,126$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-5,481-6,959-8,100-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,055$31,668$33,026$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,613$2,971$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
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 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 
HD radio $50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
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 external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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$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 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$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$7,705$9,270$10,495$2,640$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,915$7,480$8,705$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,481-6,959-8,100-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,535 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested37514%
Total Not Requested230086%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

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

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