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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: $31,655

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $29,545
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,362
Blind spot warning system 595  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   100
Floor mats   235
Door sill trim plates   240
Remote start   450
Blind spot warning system 506  
Navigation system 676  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo net   80
Floor mats   185
Door sill trim plates   200
Remote start   350
Options (change) 3,060 1,260
Options (change) 2,602 1,000
Destination 825 850
Total Price $41,740 $31,655
Total Invoice $38,695 $30,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,427
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$41,740$31,655
Adjustments for Features-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,365$31,655
Total Invoice$38,695$30,212
Adjustments for Features-4,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,639$30,212

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,280$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in104.4 in
Length197.1 in183.3 in
Width78.9 in70.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.7 ft3

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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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