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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,844

Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT   
Difference: $326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0T GLI SELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,280 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $28,109 $23,704 $25,606
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Convenience Package   250  
Power driver seat   295  
SYNC   395  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510 510
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Floor mats   65 65
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295
Sunroof   850 850
Electronics Package     545
All-weather floor mats 185 47 47
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Convenience Package   213  
Power driver seat   251  
SYNC   336  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433 433
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Floor mats   47 47
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   251 251
Sunroof   723 723
Electronics Package     463
Options (change) 1,335 6,235 5,840
Options (change) 1,241 5,355 5,018
Destination 820 785 785
Total Price $31,435 $32,420 $34,115
Total Invoice $30,170 $29,844 $31,409

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,352
Model Year201620082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0T GLI SELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine210hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 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$31,435$32,420$34,115
Adjustments for Features-2,7900-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,645$32,420$33,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020
Total Invoice$30,170$29,844$31,409
Adjustments for Features-2,6780-621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,492$29,844$30,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$944

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201620082008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.0T GLI SELXLTLimited
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$50
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear defrost$200  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,390$3,600$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6780-621

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20162008
ModelJettaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase104.4 in130.5 in
Length183.3 in210.2 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,194 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 Volume15.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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