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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $23,803 $33,403
Luxury Package 1,450      
Cargo cover 90 90    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235 235
Sunroof 850 850    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
Luxury Package 1,232      
Cargo cover 77 77    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 185 185
Sunroof 723 723    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 4,635 3,185 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 3,941 2,709 6,137 1,836
Destination 735 735 795 795
Total Price $33,740 $35,035 $32,025 $37,545
Total Invoice $31,466 $32,805 $30,735 $36,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $826
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,740$35,035$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features-1,670-1,9200-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,070$33,115$32,025$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$3,570
Total Invoice$31,466$32,805$30,735$36,034
Adjustments for Features-1,557-1,7980-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,909$31,007$30,735$34,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,098$0$3,427

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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, passenger 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$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,975$3,055$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$1,920$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,557-1,7980-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.5 in
Length193.4 in165.4 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft346.0 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 height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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