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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,555

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,132

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $29,545
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $28,362
Package 201A 2,330    
Cold Weather Package 650    
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Package 201A 2,213    
Cold Weather Package 619    
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 185
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 5,830 1,915 1,160
Options (change) 5,539 1,819 920
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $40,845 $45,000 $31,555
Total Invoice $39,023 $43,010 $30,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,351
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,845$45,000$31,555
Adjustments for Features-3,705-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,140$38,030$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0
Total Invoice$39,023$43,010$30,132
Adjustments for Features-3,540-6,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,483$36,348$30,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,970$11,235$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$6,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,540-6,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in104.4 in
Length198.3 in183.3 in
Width78.9 in70.0 in
Height70.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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