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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: $31,655

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $9,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelJettaExplorer
Trim2.0T GLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,545 $37,535
Base Invoice $28,362 $34,952
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Door sill trim plates 240  
Cargo net 100  
Remote start 450  
Navigation system   795
Blind spot warning system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Door sill trim plates 200  
Cargo net 80  
Remote start 350  
Navigation system   676
Blind spot warning system   421
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,260 2,960
Options (change) 1,000 2,517
Destination 850 825
Total Price $31,655 $41,320
Total Invoice $30,212 $38,294

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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: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,236
Model Year20182011
ModelJettaExplorer
Trim2.0T GLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,655$41,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$37,170
Total Invoice$30,212$38,294
Adjustments for Features0-3,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,212$34,448

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelJettaExplorer
Trim2.0T GLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,930$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,846

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.6 in
Length183.3 in197.1 in
Width70.0 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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