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

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,710

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $29,995
Convenience Group 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Convenience Group 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Options (change) 1,840 3,540 1,840 325
Options (change) 1,565 3,010 1,565 270
Destination 645 645 645 895
Total Price $30,710 $34,385 $35,000 $31,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,928
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,710$34,385$35,000$31,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-2,875-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$31,510$32,125$27,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,415$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio   $50
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$6,875$6,875$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$2,875$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,606-2,611-122

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 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 XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35020%
Total Not Requested137580%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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