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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,340

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,143

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $24,293 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 1,990 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Navigation system 1,758 1,696  
All-weather floor mats 145 64 64
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 4,575 5,375 4,230
Options (change) 4,150 4,648 3,674
Destination 700 815 815
Total Price $31,340 $39,470 $41,325
Total Invoice $29,143 $36,507 $38,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,084
Model Year200920102010
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,340$39,470$41,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,340$37,005$37,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$29,143$36,507$38,263
Adjustments for Features0-2,280-3,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,143$34,227$34,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920102010
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,105$6,570$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,280-3,301

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.7 in
Length179.3 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height59.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested122544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%

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