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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,845

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,829

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $23,300
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $21,721
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Audiophile Package 510    
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,589
Audiophile Package 433    
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Options (change) 5,195 4,685 5,895
Options (change) 4,464 4,031 5,458
Destination 645 645 650
Total Price $36,040 $37,845 $29,845
Total Invoice $32,627 $34,254 $27,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,905
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,040$37,845$29,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,040$36,670$29,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$32,627$34,254$27,829
Adjustments for Features0-1,064-107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,627$33,190$27,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$563$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,325$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,064-107

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.5 in
Length193.4 in165.8 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.3 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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