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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: $37,105

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL   
Difference: $10,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf Alltrack
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,090 $53,940 $35,660
Package 301A 2,240    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Cargo mat 100 100  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 360
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Cargo cover 130 130  
Package 301A 2,127    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Cargo mat 95 95  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 300
All-weather floor mats 114 114 185
Cargo cover 124 124  
Options (change) 4,425 490 595
Options (change) 4,203 466 485
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $47,510 $55,425 $37,105

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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: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,412
Model Year201820182018
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$47,510$55,425$37,105
Adjustments for Features-2,770-7,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,740$48,190$37,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year201820182018
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 
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 
Remote climate control$25$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
Backup collision intervention  $150
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,710$14,175$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$7,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,647-6,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerGolf Alltrack
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length198.3 in180.2 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.0 in59.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,352 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?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested57520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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