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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $17,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSportSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 795 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Sport Package     700  
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Navigation system 694 694    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Sport Package     672  
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 2,390 2,390 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 2,086 2,086 1,536 1,152
Destination 895 895 770 770
Total Price $41,385 $44,960 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $38,509 $41,843 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,797
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSportSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$41,385$44,960$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-8,480-9,505-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$35,455$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0$1,225
Total Invoice$38,509$41,843$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-7,891-8,846-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,618$32,997$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,379$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelExplorerExplorerJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSportSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $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$0
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$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  
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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   
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  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$11,070$12,095$2,615$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,480$9,505$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,891-8,846-240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,805 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
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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