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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: $31,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,777

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $29,970
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,772
Luxury Package 1,450    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235
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
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Options (change) 4,635 3,185 235
Options (change) 3,941 2,709 185
Destination 735 735 820
Total Price $33,740 $35,035 $31,025
Total Invoice $31,466 $32,805 $29,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,013
Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,740$35,035$31,025
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,740$34,785$29,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$31,466$32,805$29,777
Adjustments for Features0-234-1,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,466$32,571$28,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,875$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-1,324

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072017
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 SEL

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

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