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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $9,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,170

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $8,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLI SELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $28,109 $32,489 $40,196
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 1,335 5,730 1,815
Options (change) 1,241 5,444 1,724
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $31,435 $40,745 $44,900
Total Invoice $30,170 $38,928 $42,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,075
Model Year201520182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLI SELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,435$40,745$44,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,855-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,435$36,890$37,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$30,170$38,928$42,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,683-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,170$35,245$36,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520182018
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLI SELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,040$8,895$12,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,683-6,805

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.6 in
Length183.3 in198.3 in
Width70.0 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,457 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
15.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.781.7 ft3

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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, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested155070%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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