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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: $10,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelJetta SportWagenExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,027 $35,268
Premium Package 2,550    
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,800  
2.0L I4   995 995
Navigation system     795
Premium Package 2,193    
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,530  
2.0L I4   906 906
Navigation system     676
Options (change) 2,550 4,525 3,520
Options (change) 2,193 3,907 3,053
Destination 770 825 825
Total Price $27,065 $37,445 $42,200
Total Invoice $25,758 $34,759 $39,146

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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: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,620
Model Year201120122012
ModelJetta SportWagenExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,065$37,445$42,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,065$34,880$35,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865
Total Invoice$25,758$34,759$39,146
Adjustments for Features0-2,381-5,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,758$32,378$33,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$780

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120122012
ModelJetta SportWagenExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,855$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,381-5,988

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelJetta SportWagenExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length179.3 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height59.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,285 lb.4,503 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
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested192583%
Total Not Requested40017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested135098%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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