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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: $28,260

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $10,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120092009
ModelJettaJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,345 $30,745 $31,615 $35,550
Floor mats 235 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Remote start 450 450 385 385
7-speed automated manual 0 0    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
Floor mats 185 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 64 64
Remote start 350 350 327 327
7-speed automated manual 0 0    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 920 920 6,120 4,615
Options (change) 720 720 5,281 4,002
Destination 995 995 815 815
Total Price $28,260 $32,660 $38,550 $40,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,666
Model Year2021202120092009
ModelJettaJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4228hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS7S7A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,260$32,660$38,550$40,980
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,175-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,260$31,810$37,375$38,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$0$680

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120092009
ModelJettaJettaExplorerExplorer
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,530$5,380$5,705$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,175$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-45-1,079-2,692

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212009
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length185.1 in193.4 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
14.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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