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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: $28,255

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $6,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimTDIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,200 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,790 1,995 1,995
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Audiophile Package   510  
Navigation system 1,581 1,696 1,696
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 4,190 5,195 4,685
Options (change) 3,828 4,464 4,031
Destination 750 645 645
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $28,255 $36,040 $37,845
Total Invoice $26,478 $32,627 $34,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,045
Model Year201020062006
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimTDIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,255$36,040$37,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,220-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,255$34,820$35,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$26,478$32,627$34,254
Adjustments for Features0-1,104-2,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,478$31,523$32,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$563

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020062006
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimTDIEddie 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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,405$5,625$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,104-2,168

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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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