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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $11,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelJetta SportWagenExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,795 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 2,550    
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 2,193    
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,550 5,660 4,155
Options (change) 2,193 4,890 3,611
Destination 770 815 815
Total Price $27,065 $38,090 $40,520
Total Invoice $25,758 $35,024 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,149
Model Year201120092009
ModelJetta SportWagenExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,065$38,090$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,065$34,700$35,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$25,758$35,024$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-3,117-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,758$31,907$32,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
ModelJetta SportWagenExplorerExplorer
TrimSEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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 $50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$4,040$7,430$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,117-4,735

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelJetta SportWagenExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.7 in
Length179.3 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height59.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,285 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
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested130098%
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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