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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: $28,630 Ford Explorer XLT | ||||
| Difference: $2,820 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $26,495 | $29,245 | $32,395 | $29,995 |
| Convenience Group | 250 | |||
| SYNC | 395 | |||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | 560 | |
| Cargo cover | 90 | 90 | 90 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 55 | 235 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | |||
| Convenience Group | 213 | |||
| SYNC | 336 | |||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | 476 | |
| Cargo cover | 77 | 77 | 77 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 47 | 47 | 185 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 270 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,350 | 705 | 705 | 560 |
| Options (change) | 1,149 | 600 | 600 | 455 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 785 | 895 |
| Total Price | $28,630 | $30,735 | $33,885 | $31,450 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,479 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 147hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | A5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 190, 7 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $28,630 | $30,735 | $33,885 | $31,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,575 | -3,550 | -2,890 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,630 | $29,160 | $30,335 | $28,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $530 | $1,705 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $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 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $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 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,165 | $5,740 | $7,715 | $7,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,575 | $3,550 | $2,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,469 | -3,307 | -124 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 179.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 2,979 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 XLT
| Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Keyless entry keypad | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 Eddie Bauer
| 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 SE
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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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