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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: $28,505

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,411

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $22,720
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $21,150
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,800
Convenience Package 995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Sunroof 850 850  
Package 2     3,160
iPod integration     0
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,589
Convenience Package 846    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 145
Sunroof 723 723  
Package 2     2,887
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 4,425 2,920 5,145
Options (change) 3,762 2,483 4,621
Destination 815 815 640
Total Price $36,855 $39,285 $28,505
Total Invoice $33,896 $36,199 $26,411

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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: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,085
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,855$39,285$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,610-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,245$35,175$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$33,896$36,199$26,411
Adjustments for Features-2,400-3,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,496$32,412$26,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,215$6,715$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,400-3,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092007
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,072 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested97574%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested252592%
Total Not Requested2158%

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