| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,985 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $7,135 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI S | GLI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $25,745 | $28,045 | $26,345 | $30,745 |
| 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 | 235 |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | 325 | ||||
| Floor mats | 235 | 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 | 185 |
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 270 | 270 | ||||
| Floor mats | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,090 | 2,995 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 920 | 920 |
| Options (change) | 4,326 | 2,545 | 990 | 990 | 720 | 720 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,120 | $36,175 | $27,985 | $30,285 | $28,260 | $32,660 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,768 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI S | GLI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 147hp I4 | 147hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 205/55-17 | 205/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $35,120 | $36,175 | $27,985 | $30,285 | $28,260 | $32,660 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,110 | -2,360 | -1,850 | -2,450 | 0 | -850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,010 | $33,815 | $26,135 | $27,835 | $28,260 | $31,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $805 | $0 | $1,700 | $2,125 | $5,675 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI S | GLI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,040 | $6,290 | $5,780 | $6,380 | $3,930 | $4,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,110 | $2,360 | $1,850 | $2,450 | $0 | $850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,946 | -2,186 | -131 | -161 | 0 | -45 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 105.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 2,889 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 49% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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