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Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,205

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,030

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $29,385
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $28,210
Stability control 595 595 595  
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 860 860 860  
Stability control 506 506 506  
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 731 731 731  
Options (change) 4,045 4,045 4,045 0
Options (change) 3,439 3,439 3,439 0
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $43,640 $45,390 $46,990 $30,205
Total Invoice $38,803 $40,326 $41,718 $29,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,497
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,640$45,390$46,990$30,205
Adjustments for Features-310-1,535-1,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,330$43,855$45,555$30,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,225$0
Total Invoice$38,803$40,326$41,718$29,030
Adjustments for Features-276-1,364-1,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,527$38,962$40,444$29,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$1,917$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Front side airbags   $350
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack $300$300 
Roof rails$250  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$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$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,475$8,700$8,600$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$1,535$1,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-276-1,364-1,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelExpeditionGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.0 in103.5 in
Length205.8 in179.6 in
Width78.7 in70.8 in
Height76.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft366.5 ft3

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