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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: $8,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $6,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLIXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,545 $33,000 $38,200
Base Invoice $28,362 $30,773 $35,622
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Remote start 450    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Cargo net 100    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 202B   2,950  
Blind spot warning system   595 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 66 66
Remote start 350    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Cargo net 80    
Navigation system   694 694
Package 202B   2,575  
Blind spot warning system   519 519
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,260 6,010 3,060
Options (change) 1,000 5,246 2,671
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $31,655 $39,905 $42,155
Total Invoice $30,212 $36,914 $39,188

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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: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLIXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,655$39,905$42,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$36,870$37,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635
Total Invoice$30,212$36,914$39,188
Adjustments for Features0-2,808-4,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,212$34,106$34,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$759

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0T GLIXLTLimited
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
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
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50 $50
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Stowable third row seats $600$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$4,345$7,380$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,808-4,323

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,534 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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested122543%
Total Not Requested160057%

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
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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