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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: $28,325

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,183

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelJettaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGLIXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,987 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Autobahn Package 2,250      
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
Sunroof     850 850
Autobahn Package 2,160      
All-weather floor mats 185 64 64 64
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 3,585 2,970 2,235 2,235
Options (change) 3,401 2,603 1,979 1,979
Destination 795 815 815 815
Total Price $28,325 $32,255 $34,665 $38,600
Total Invoice $27,183 $29,876 $32,113 $35,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,230
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelJettaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGLIXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 980, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,325$32,255$34,665$38,600
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,775-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,325$31,755$32,890$33,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$1,795
Total Invoice$27,183$29,876$32,113$35,695
Adjustments for Features0-463-1,644-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,183$29,413$30,469$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,056$1,612

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013200920092009
ModelJettaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGLIXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,890$4,390$5,665$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,775$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-1,644-4,670

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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 Weight3,157 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
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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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 Eddie Bauer

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

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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