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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: $26,285

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,185

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235 235 235
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Floor mats     235 235 235
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
All-weather floor mats 47 47 185 185 185
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Floor mats     185 185 185
Options (change) 4,705 2,610 470 470 470
Options (change) 4,000 2,219 370 370 370
Destination 785 785 820 820 820
Total Price $34,735 $35,790 $26,285 $28,285 $29,185
Total Invoice $32,058 $33,182 $25,185 $27,105 $27,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,033
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,735$35,790$26,285$28,285$29,185
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,250-1,050-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,735$33,540$25,235$26,385$29,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$1,150$3,950
Total Invoice$32,058$33,182$25,185$27,105$27,969
Adjustments for Features-1,846-2,086-1,006-1,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,212$31,096$24,179$25,284$27,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$0$1,105$3,790

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,440$5,240$6,090$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,250$1,050$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,846-2,086-1,006-1,8210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.4 in
Length193.4 in183.3 in
Width73.7 in70.0 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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