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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,025 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | |||
| Difference: $3,505 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,777 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | |||
| Difference: $2,107 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $29,970 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $28,772 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Cargo cover | 90 | 90 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 235 |
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Cargo cover | 77 | 77 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 47 | 185 |
| Options (change) | 4,500 | 2,700 | 235 |
| Options (change) | 3,826 | 2,296 | 185 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 820 |
| Total Price | $34,530 | $35,880 | $31,025 |
| Total Invoice | $31,884 | $33,259 | $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: $4,345 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,913 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,530 | $35,880 | $31,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -500 | -840 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,530 | $35,380 | $30,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,884 | $33,259 | $29,777 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -463 | -806 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,884 | $32,796 | $28,971 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $912 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| 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 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $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 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,265 | $6,765 | $7,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $500 | $840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -463 | -806 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 57% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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