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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: $8,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $23,745 $31,010
Base Invoice $22,795 $28,752
Autobahn Package 2,050  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Navigation system 900 2,505
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Convenience Package   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Autobahn Package 1,968  
All-weather floor mats 185 66
Navigation system 864 2,129
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Convenience Package   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 4,285 5,735
Options (change) 4,073 4,956
Destination 770 815
Total Price $28,800 $37,560
Total Invoice $27,638 $34,523

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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: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,403
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$28,800$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$34,860
Total Invoice$27,638$34,523
Adjustments for Features0-2,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,638$32,041

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,482

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122009
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
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%
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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