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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: $24,945

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $11,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,980

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $8,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Luxury Package 1,700            
Side curtain airbags 560 560          
Sunroof 850 850          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995   1,255      
Premium Package     1,440        
Navigation Package     1,460        
Autobahn Package             2,250
Luxury Package 1,445            
Side curtain airbags 476 476          
Sunroof 723 723          
Navigation system 1,696 1,696   1,206      
Premium Package     1,382        
Navigation Package     1,403        
Autobahn Package             2,160
Options (change) 5,105 3,405 2,900 1,255 0 0 2,250
Options (change) 4,340 2,895 2,785 1,206 0 0 2,160
Destination 645 645 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $35,950 $36,565 $26,685 $24,945 $30,120 $31,975 $26,990
Total Invoice $32,503 $33,118 $25,651 $23,980 $28,948 $30,728 $25,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,149
Model Year2006200620132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,950$36,565$26,685$24,945$30,120$31,975$26,990
Adjustments for Features-3,785-3,785-200-50-1,750-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,165$32,780$26,485$24,895$28,370$29,200$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,590$0$3,475$4,305$2,095
Total Invoice$32,503$33,118$25,651$23,980$28,948$30,728$25,942
Adjustments for Features-3,422-3,428-192-48-1,682-2,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,081$29,690$25,459$23,932$27,266$28,061$25,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$1,527$0$3,334$4,129$2,010

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620132013201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900     
6-speed manual  $150   $150
5-speed manual   $0   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Running boards$350$350     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    $325
CD player  $125$125$125$125 
HD radio      $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150     
Automatic headlights$125$125     
Compass$0$0  $0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0     
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
White-letter tires$0$0     
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,450$2,865$2,715$4,415$5,440$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$3,785$200$50$1,750$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,422-3,428-192-48-1,682-2,6670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062013
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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