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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: $28,505

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,411

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $22,720
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $21,150
Luxury Package 1,450    
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 185
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Package 2     3,160
Luxury Package 1,232    
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 145
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,589
Package 2     2,887
Options (change) 4,635 3,185 5,145
Options (change) 3,941 2,709 4,621
Destination 735 735 640
Total Price $33,740 $35,035 $28,505
Total Invoice $31,466 $32,805 $26,411

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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: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,358
Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,740$35,035$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1,820-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,920$32,965$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$31,466$32,805$26,411
Adjustments for Features-1,697-1,9380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,769$30,867$26,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,098$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,725$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,697-1,9380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20072007
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,072 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested252592%
Total Not Requested2158%

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