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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: $28,480

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,653

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $6,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimTDIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,200 $27,273 $30,178
All-weather floor mats 225 55 55
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,790 1,995 1,995
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
All-weather floor mats 175 47 47
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,581 1,696 1,696
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 4,415 5,810 4,010
Options (change) 4,003 5,018 3,488
Destination 750 785 785
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $28,480 $35,840 $37,190
Total Invoice $26,653 $33,076 $34,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,590
Model Year201020082008
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimTDIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,480$35,840$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$32,770$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$26,653$33,076$34,451
Adjustments for Features0-2,833-3,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,653$30,243$31,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$901

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,870$6,940$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833-3,307

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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