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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $13,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $26,245 $29,945
Blind spot warning system 595    
Navigation system 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo net   100 100
Floor mats   235 235
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Remote start   450 450
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Blind spot warning system 506    
Navigation system 676    
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo net   80 80
Floor mats   185 185
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Remote start   350 350
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Options (change) 3,060 1,260 1,260
Options (change) 2,602 1,000 1,000
Destination 825 920 920
Total Price $41,740 $28,425 $32,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,677
Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,740$28,425$32,125
Adjustments for Features-4,4750-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,265$28,425$31,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,280$3,805$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,475$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1490-51

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length197.1 in185.1 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 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 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

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 GLI Autobahn

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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