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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: $38,175

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $4,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $36,945
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Rearview camera 455 455 455  
Convenience Package 675      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Sunroof 995 995 995  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696  
Rearview camera 387 387 387  
Convenience Package 574      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 185
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Sunroof 846 846 846  
iPod integration 311 311 311  
Options (change) 4,735 4,060 4,060 235
Options (change) 4,027 3,453 3,453 185
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $42,250 $43,735 $45,675 $38,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,311
Model Year2008200820082021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,250$43,735$45,675$38,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,550-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,250$42,485$44,125$37,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$1,875$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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, 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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,540$9,790$10,090$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,550$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,133-1,404-21

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082021
ModelExpeditionGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in103.8 in
Length206.5 in167.6 in
Width78.8 in70.8 in
Height77.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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