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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,150

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,023

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $24,770 $27,490
Base Invoice $23,094 $25,606
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Navigation system 1,990 1,995
All-weather floor mats 185 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Navigation system 1,758 1,696
All-weather floor mats 145 47
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 5,680 7,995
Options (change) 5,229 7,060
Destination 700 785
Total Price $31,150 $36,270
Total Invoice $29,023 $33,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,893
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,150$36,270
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,150$35,690
Total Invoice$29,023$33,451
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,023$32,916

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase101.5 in130.5 in
Length179.3 in210.2 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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