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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: $30,240

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,044

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $24,293 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 1,990      
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,695 1,695  
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Navigation system 1,758      
All-weather floor mats 145 114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,610 1,610  
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Options (change) 3,475 2,045 2,045 350
Options (change) 3,051 1,943 1,943 333
Destination 700 995 995 995
Total Price $30,240 $45,130 $48,990 $55,285
Total Invoice $28,044 $43,134 $46,821 $52,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,531
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,240$45,130$48,990$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-8,955-10,380-16,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,240$36,175$38,610$39,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,015
Total Invoice$28,044$43,134$46,821$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-8,559-9,920-15,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,044$34,575$36,901$37,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326$2,882

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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  
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$2,430$11,385$12,810$18,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,955$10,380$16,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,559-9,920-15,383

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length179.3 in198.3 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height59.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft381.7 ft3

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