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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $20,539 $29,479 $34,952
Sunroof 900    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Navigation system     795
Sunroof 864    
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Navigation system     676
Options (change) 900 3,670 2,390
Options (change) 864 3,120 2,032
Destination 770 825 825
Total Price $23,065 $36,015 $40,750
Total Invoice $22,173 $33,424 $37,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,130
Model Year201120112011
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,065$36,015$40,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,440-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$31,575$32,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$845
Total Invoice$22,173$33,424$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-4,121-7,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$29,303$30,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$777

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112011
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $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 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $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
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
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
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$2,990$7,430$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,121-7,729

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.6 in
Length182.2 in197.1 in
Width70.0 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,018 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.580.7 ft3

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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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested140089%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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