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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $7,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,840

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $4,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,779 $27,518 $29,578
Floor mats 235    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Floor mats 185    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,335 6,560 4,860
Options (change) 1,241 5,625 4,180
Destination 820 645 645
Total Price $30,050 $37,405 $38,020
Total Invoice $28,840 $33,788 $34,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,668
Model Year201720062006
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,050$37,405$38,020
Adjustments for Features0-310-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$37,095$37,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$28,840$33,788$34,403
Adjustments for Features0-280-281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,840$33,508$34,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720062006
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,865$5,175$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-281

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in113.7 in
Length183.3 in193.4 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,194 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
15.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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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