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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: $30,030

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,974

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $23,300
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $21,721
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 185
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
iPod integration     0
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 145
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,589
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 9,455 6,965 6,080
Options (change) 8,256 6,141 5,603
Destination 785 785 650
Total Price $39,485 $40,145 $30,030
Total Invoice $36,314 $37,104 $27,974

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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: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,020
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$39,485$40,145$30,030
Adjustments for Features-3,610-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$36,285$30,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,314$37,104$27,974
Adjustments for Features-3,320-3,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,994$33,536$27,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$542$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,540$7,790$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,320-3,5680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,643 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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