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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: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLIXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $23,745 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,704 $25,606
Autobahn Package 2,050    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Navigation system 900 1,995 1,995
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
SYNC   395  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Floor mats   65 65
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510 510
Electronics Package     545
Autobahn Package 1,968    
All-weather floor mats 185 47 47
Navigation system 864 1,696 1,696
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
SYNC   336  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Floor mats   47 47
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433 433
Electronics Package     463
Options (change) 4,285 5,395 5,545
Options (change) 4,073 4,640 4,767
Destination 770 785 785
Total Price $28,800 $31,580 $33,820
Total Invoice $27,638 $29,129 $31,158

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,649
Model Year201220082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLIXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$28,800$31,580$33,820
Adjustments for Features-1650-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,635$31,580$32,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965
Total Invoice$27,638$29,129$31,158
Adjustments for Features-1580-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,480$29,129$29,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$854

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201220082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLIXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
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 defrost$200  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
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  
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 
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  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,425$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1580-1,175

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,157 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
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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