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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: $29,605

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,352

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $23,945
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $22,987
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 202A 2,250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation Package     2,005
Autobahn Package     2,250
Rear spoiler     375
All-weather floor mats 66 66 185
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 202A 1,963    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Navigation Package     1,925
Autobahn Package     2,160
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 4,715 2,465 4,865
Options (change) 4,115 2,152 4,570
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $38,290 $41,460 $29,605
Total Invoice $35,484 $38,575 $28,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,855
Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,290$41,460$29,605
Adjustments for Features-4,615-6,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$35,280$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$0
Total Invoice$35,484$38,575$28,352
Adjustments for Features-4,277-5,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,207$32,825$28,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,618$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,880$9,445$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$6,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,277-5,7500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132013
ModelExplorerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in104.4 in
Length197.1 in182.2 in
Width78.9 in70.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.3,124 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested177566%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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