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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $20,539 $22,075
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 900  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Navigation Package       1,200
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 864  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 3,915 3,405 900 1,200
Options (change) 3,328 2,895 864 1,152
Destination 645 645 770 770
Total Price $34,760 $36,565 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $31,491 $33,118 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,682
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,760$36,565$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-2,910-4,0850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$32,480$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0$1,750
Total Invoice$31,491$33,118$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-2,636-3,7000-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,855$29,418$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$563$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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, driver 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 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,350$2,265$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$4,085$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,636-3,7000-144

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.4 in
Length193.4 in182.2 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.5 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 TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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