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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: $36,400

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL   
Difference: $11,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL   
Difference: $11,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf Alltrack
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $32,890
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $31,575
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 360
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.     1,995
Cargo net     100
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo cover 124 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 185
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 300
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.     1,716
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 5,235 490 2,690
Options (change) 4,975 466 2,281
Destination 945 945 820
Total Price $47,855 $54,670 $36,400
Total Invoice $45,720 $52,250 $34,676

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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: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,958
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf Alltrack
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine280hp I4365hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$47,855$54,670$36,400
Adjustments for Features-3,230-7,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,625$47,200$36,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$45,720$52,250$34,676
Adjustments for Features-3,086-7,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,634$45,111$34,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,477$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf Alltrack
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,320$14,560$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$7,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,086-7,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length198.3 in180.2 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested335088%
Total Not Requested45012%

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