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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,205 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||
| Difference: $5,825 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,030 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||
| Difference: $3,541 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $29,385 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $28,210 |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| Cargo cover | 80 | 80 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| Cargo cover | 68 | 68 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Options (change) | 5,185 | 3,485 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,408 | 2,963 | 0 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 820 |
| Total Price | $36,030 | $36,645 | $30,205 |
| Total Invoice | $32,571 | $33,186 | $29,030 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,090 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,796 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,030 | $36,645 | $30,205 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -265 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,030 | $36,645 | $29,940 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,571 | $33,186 | $29,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,571 | $33,186 | $28,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| 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 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 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| 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 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,550 | $5,550 | $5,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -255 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 61% |
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