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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: $31,409

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,198

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $24,293 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 1,990 795 795
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,595 1,595
Cargo net 69    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Package 205A   2,800  
Cargo cover   135 135
Navigation system 1,758 676 676
All-weather floor mats 145 64 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,356 1,356
Cargo net 55    
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Package 205A   2,380  
Cargo cover   115 115
Options (change) 4,644 5,400 2,600
Options (change) 4,205 4,591 2,211
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $31,409 $38,320 $41,280
Total Invoice $29,198 $35,443 $38,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,151
Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,409$38,320$41,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,345-4,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,409$34,975$36,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$29,198$35,443$38,304
Adjustments for Features0-3,094-4,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,198$32,349$33,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,399

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,410$5,755$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,094-4,556

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length179.3 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height59.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested132544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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