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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: $15,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,815 $45,485 $46,755 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $36,326 $42,397 $43,552 $23,611 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 235 235
Package 203A 7,710        
Package 301A / 401A   3,095 3,095    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 185 185
Package 203A 6,553        
Package 301A / 401A   2,631 2,631    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 7,785 3,170 3,170 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 6,617 2,695 2,695 5,945 1,625
Destination 995 995 995 770 770
Total Price $47,595 $49,650 $50,920 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $43,938 $46,087 $47,242 $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: $10,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,115
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp 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)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,595$49,650$50,920$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-5,955-7,005-7,2550-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,640$42,645$43,665$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,005$2,025$0$3,545
Total Invoice$43,938$46,087$47,242$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-5,497-6,502-6,7310-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,441$39,585$40,511$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,144$2,070$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedKing 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 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
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$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Power-deployable running boards $750$750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350    
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
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$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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
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$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$9,635$10,685$10,935$3,680$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,955$7,005$7,255$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,497-6,502-6,7310-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
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
Ford Expedition XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested292554%
Total Not Requested254046%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested54026%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested54026%

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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