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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: $24,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $20,539 $31,044 $33,774
Sunroof 900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Navigation system   1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Sunroof 864    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Navigation system   1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 2,000 5,300 4,155
Options (change) 1,920 4,584 3,610
Destination 770 815 815
Total Price $24,165 $39,395 $41,250
Total Invoice $23,229 $36,443 $38,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,732
Model Year201120102010
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,165$39,395$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,845-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$34,550$35,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$23,229$36,443$38,199
Adjustments for Features0-4,482-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$31,961$32,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$733

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120102010
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,490$7,335$8,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,845$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,482-5,505

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in113.7 in
Length182.2 in193.4 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,531 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested185067%
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 Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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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