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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELTDIXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Sport Package 700          
Sunroof 900          
Navigation Package   1,200        
Cold Weather Package     650      
Package 201A     2,110      
Technology Feature Bundle     1,095      
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595  
Sport Package 672          
Sunroof 864          
Navigation Package   1,152        
Cold Weather Package     619      
Package 201A     2,004      
Technology Feature Bundle     1,040      
Panoramic sunroof     1,515 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 5,450 1,595 1,595 0
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 5,178 1,515 1,515 0
Destination 770 770 945 945 945 945
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $40,170 $44,215 $47,895 $54,180
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $38,378 $42,260 $45,775 $51,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,589
Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELTDIXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,765$24,965$40,170$44,215$47,895$54,180
Adjustments for Features-250-8,340-11,345-12,545-18,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$31,830$32,870$35,350$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$1,040$3,520$4,090
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$38,378$42,260$45,775$51,784
Adjustments for Features-240-7,968-10,843-11,990-17,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$30,410$31,417$33,785$34,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$1,007$3,375$3,922

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112017201720172017
ModelJettaJettaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELTDIXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Metal pedals$75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,090$11,430$14,435$15,635$21,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$8,340$11,345$12,545$18,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-7,968-10,843-11,990-17,452

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.6 in
Length182.2 in198.3 in
Width70.0 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.581.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2025100%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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