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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $21,395 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $20,539 $23,704 $25,606
Sunroof 900 850 850
SYNC   395  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Floor mats   65 65
Satellite radio   195 195
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510 510
Sunroof 864 723 723
SYNC   336  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Floor mats   47 47
Satellite radio   166 166
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433 433
Options (change) 900 5,320 4,925
Options (change) 864 4,593 4,257
Destination 770 785 785
Total Price $23,065 $31,505 $33,200
Total Invoice $22,173 $29,082 $30,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,561
Model Year201120082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine170hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$23,065$31,505$33,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,460-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$30,045$30,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$22,173$29,082$30,648
Adjustments for Features0-1,348-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$27,734$28,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$689

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201120082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Proximity key$250  
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 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost$200  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
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
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,965$3,425$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,460$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,348-2,225

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase104.4 in130.5 in
Length182.2 in210.2 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,018 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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 Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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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