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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: $30,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,176

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,171 $29,131
Luxury Package 1,450      
Cargo cover 90 90    
Satellite radio 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235 235
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Luxury Package 1,232      
Cargo cover 77 77    
Satellite radio 166 166    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 185 185
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Options (change) 4,635 3,185 235 235
Options (change) 3,941 2,709 185 185
Destination 735 735 820 820
Total Price $33,740 $35,035 $30,400 $31,400
Total Invoice $31,466 $32,805 $29,176 $30,136

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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: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,277
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,740$35,035$30,400$31,400
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,345-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,645$33,690$29,350$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$2,050
Total Invoice$31,466$32,805$29,176$30,136
Adjustments for Features-1,021-1,259-1,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,445$31,546$28,168$30,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,101$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,775$5,480$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$1,345$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,021-1,259-1,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072015
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in179.6 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,064 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 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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