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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: $30,945

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $29,995
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 235
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof   850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 185
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof   723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Options (change) 1,660 925 925 560
Options (change) 1,411 787 787 455
Destination 815 815 815 895
Total Price $30,945 $33,355 $37,290 $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: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,432
Model Year2009200920092019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,945$33,355$37,290$31,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-4,550-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,945$32,080$32,740$29,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920092019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 $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 
911 assist$25$25$25 
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 $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo mat   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
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
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
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
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 
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$50
Heated front seats $200$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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
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$5,065$6,340$9,615$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$4,550$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,182-4,210-98

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092019
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.4 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,979 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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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