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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: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $23,745
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $22,795
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 201A 2,330    
Cold Weather Package 650    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 201A 2,213    
Cold Weather Package 619    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,730 1,815 4,660
Options (change) 5,444 1,724 4,373
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $40,745 $44,900 $29,175
Total Invoice $38,928 $42,915 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,990
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,745$44,900$29,175
Adjustments for Features-6,280-9,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,465$35,355$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0
Total Invoice$38,928$42,915$27,938
Adjustments for Features-6,000-9,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,928$33,792$27,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$864$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerJetta
TrimXLTLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $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$50$50 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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, 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,770$13,035$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$9,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,000-9,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in104.4 in
Length198.3 in182.2 in
Width78.9 in70.0 in
Height70.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested172578%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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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