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Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,845

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,043

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012201220122012
ModelFreestarFreestarJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSELLimitedSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,498 $27,162 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695          
Stability Control 595 595          
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200          
Premium Package 695            
Console without shifter 150 150          
CD changer, in-dash 255 255          
Heated front seats   245          
Convenience Package     1,350        
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591 591          
Stability Control 506 506          
Obstacle detection, rear 170 170          
Premium Package 591            
Console without shifter 128 128          
CD changer, in-dash 217 217          
Heated front seats   208          
Convenience Package     1,296        
Options (change) 2,590 2,140 1,350 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,203 1,820 1,296 0 0 0 0
Destination 730 730 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $29,935 $32,445 $20,845 $23,545 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $27,431 $29,712 $20,043 $22,634 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,975
Model Year2006200620122012201220122012
ModelFreestarFreestarJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSELLimitedSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6201hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,935$32,445$20,845$23,545$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-3,725-6,0250-450-2,475-3,575-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,210$26,420$20,845$23,095$21,740$22,000$23,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$2,250$895$1,155$2,985
Total Invoice$27,431$29,712$20,043$22,634$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-3,413-5,5170-433-2,379-3,436-658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,018$24,195$20,043$22,201$20,898$21,147$22,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$0$2,158$855$1,104$2,864

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620122012201220122012
ModelFreestarFreestarJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSELLimitedSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
5-speed manual  $0 $0  
6-speed manual   $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800     
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125     
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40     
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300      
Roof rails $250     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250     
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350     
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Sunroof    $900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325$325$325
CD player  $125$125   
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25     
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150      
Automatic headlights$125$125     
Compass$0$0    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25     
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Trip computer$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Removable second row seats$0$0     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600$600     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$6,265$8,565$2,540$2,990$5,015$6,115$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$6,025$0$450$2,475$3,575$685
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,413-5,5170-433-2,379-3,436-658

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelFreestarJetta
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.8 in104.4 in
Length201.0 in182.2 in
Width76.4 in70.0 in
Height70.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested79049%

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