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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: $28,980

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,602

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelJettaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGLIXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,535 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,553 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Autobahn Package 2,290      
All-weather floor mats 235 55 55 55
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
SYNC   395    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Luxury Package     1,290  
Autobahn Package 2,200      
All-weather floor mats 185 47 47 47
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
SYNC   336    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Luxury Package     1,097  
Options (change) 3,625 2,315 3,215 1,925
Options (change) 3,441 2,046 2,812 1,715
Destination 820 785 785 785
Total Price $28,980 $29,595 $33,245 $35,105
Total Invoice $27,814 $27,602 $30,870 $32,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $556
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelJettaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGLIXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp 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$28,980$29,595$33,245$35,105
Adjustments for Features-8000-3,150-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,180$29,595$30,095$31,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,660
Total Invoice$27,814$27,602$30,870$32,678
Adjustments for Features-7680-2,925-3,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,046$27,602$27,945$29,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$343$1,492

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014200820082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
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 rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100
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$4,240$3,440$6,590$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$3,150$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-7680-2,925-3,584

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,158 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 Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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