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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: $28,600

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $19,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212014
ModelJettaJettaExplorer
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,345 $30,745 $41,675
Cargo net 100 100  
Floor mats 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75
Remote start 450 450  
Door sill trim plates 240 240  
7-speed automated manual 0 0  
Package 401A     4,130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo net 80 80  
Floor mats 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 66
Remote start 350 350  
Door sill trim plates 200 200  
7-speed automated manual 0 0  
Package 401A     3,604
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 1,260 1,260 5,800
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 5,062
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $28,600 $33,000 $48,370

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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: $11,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,648
Model Year202120212014
ModelJettaJettaExplorer
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4228hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,600$33,000$48,370
Adjustments for Features0-850-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$32,150$40,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212014
ModelJettaJettaExplorer
TrimGLI SGLI AutobahnSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,505$5,355$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-51-7,227

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212014
ModelJettaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length185.1 in197.1 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
14.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested167552%

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