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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: $28,340

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,035

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $25,195 $28,362
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Remote start 385 385 450 450
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Floor mats     235 235
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 185 185
Remote start 327 327 350 350
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 1,245 920
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 990 720
Destination 815 815 850 850
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $28,340 $31,315
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $27,035 $29,932

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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: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,554
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,545$40,400$28,340$31,315
Adjustments for Features-1,655-2,755-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,890$37,645$27,840$31,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$3,475
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$27,035$29,932
Adjustments for Features-1,530-2,550-4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,112$34,848$26,558$29,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0$3,374

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $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$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,610$7,710$5,455$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$2,755$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,530-2,550-4770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102018
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.2,931 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160058%
Total Not Requested117542%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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