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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: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $23,611 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 185 185
Sunroof 846 846 846    
Satellite radio 166 166 166    
iPod integration 311 311 311    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 3,605 3,605 3,605 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 3,066 3,066 3,066 5,945 1,625
Destination 925 925 925 770 770
Total Price $41,120 $43,280 $45,220 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $37,509 $39,249 $40,975 $30,326 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,616
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,120$43,280$45,220$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-3,910-5,635-5,9350-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,210$37,645$39,285$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,075$0$3,545
Total Invoice$37,509$39,249$40,975$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-3,567-5,110-5,3780-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,942$34,139$35,597$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$197$1,655$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,965$9,690$9,990$4,055$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$5,635$5,935$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,567-5,110-5,3780-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelExpeditionGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in101.5 in
Length206.5 in165.4 in
Width78.8 in70.3 in
Height77.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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