| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,655 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $11,485 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,020 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $28,045 |
| Technology Feature Bundle | 935 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,330 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | ||||
| Safe and Smart Package | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1,295 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 235 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | ||||
| Floor mats | 235 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | ||||
| Remote start | 450 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 888 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,213 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | ||||
| Safe and Smart Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,230 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 185 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 270 | ||||
| Floor mats | 185 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | ||||
| Remote start | 350 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,125 | 3,210 | 3,210 | 220 | 1,615 |
| Options (change) | 6,769 | 3,049 | 3,049 | 209 | 1,290 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $42,140 | $46,295 | $50,155 | $55,155 | $30,655 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,430 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,095 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 147hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 205/55-17 |
| Total Price | $42,140 | $46,295 | $50,155 | $55,155 | $30,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,055 | -7,320 | -8,745 | -12,785 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,085 | $38,975 | $41,410 | $42,370 | $30,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $890 | $3,325 | $4,285 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Jetta |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,420 | $12,685 | $14,110 | $18,150 | $5,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,055 | $7,320 | $8,745 | $12,785 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,873 | -6,995 | -8,357 | -12,220 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.7 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 2,889 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 55% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Safe and Smart Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Safe and Smart Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Safe and Smart Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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