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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,070

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,695

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL   
Difference: $995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf Alltrack
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $32,890
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,575
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 360
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 300
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Options (change) 6,445 4,745 360
Options (change) 5,527 4,082 300
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $37,290 $37,905 $34,070
Total Invoice $33,690 $34,305 $32,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,600
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf Alltrack
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,290$37,905$34,070
Adjustments for Features00-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,290$37,905$31,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,690$34,305$32,695
Adjustments for Features00-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,690$34,305$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf Alltrack
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
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 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
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 
Altimeter  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,575$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,605

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in180.2 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,426 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

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