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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: $24,450 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $12,405 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462 Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $10,434 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $22,775 | $23,445 | $24,805 | $23,745 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $21,864 | $22,507 | $23,813 | $22,795 |
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | 900 | |||
| Convenience Package | 995 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,440 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 1,130 | |||||
| Autobahn Package | 2,050 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | 864 | |||
| Convenience Package | 846 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 64 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,382 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 1,084 | |||||
| Autobahn Package | 1,968 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,425 | 2,920 | 2,805 | 235 | 235 | 3,185 |
| Options (change) | 3,762 | 2,483 | 2,651 | 185 | 185 | 3,017 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 770 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $36,855 | $39,285 | $26,350 | $24,450 | $25,810 | $27,700 |
| Total Invoice | $33,896 | $36,199 | $25,285 | $23,462 | $24,768 | $26,582 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,440 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,872 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | M6 | M5 | T6 | 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 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,855 | $39,285 | $26,350 | $24,450 | $25,810 | $27,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,065 | -6,815 | 0 | -100 | -1,200 | -475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,790 | $32,470 | $26,350 | $24,350 | $24,610 | $27,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $680 | $2,000 | $0 | $260 | $2,875 |
| Total Invoice | $33,896 | $36,199 | $25,285 | $23,462 | $24,768 | $26,582 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,658 | -6,280 | 0 | -96 | -1,152 | -456 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,238 | $29,919 | $25,285 | $23,366 | $23,616 | $26,126 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $681 | $1,919 | $0 | $250 | $2,760 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | TDI | SEL | SEL Premium | GLI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| 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 rack | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $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 | |||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,755 | $8,505 | $1,690 | $1,790 | $2,890 | $2,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,065 | $6,815 | $0 | $100 | $1,200 | $475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,658 | -6,280 | 0 | -96 | -1,152 | -456 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 2,805 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 38.1 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 | 15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 44% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 41% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 36% |
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