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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: $31,330 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | |||
| Difference: $6,830 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $33,280 | $36,280 | $30,245 |
| Convenience Package | 1,995 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 235 |
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,845 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,696 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 64 | 185 |
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,418 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,065 | 2,920 | 235 |
| Options (change) | 3,456 | 2,482 | 185 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 850 |
| Total Price | $38,160 | $40,015 | $31,330 |
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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: $8,025 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,319 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| 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 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $38,160 | $40,015 | $31,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,100 | -1,195 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,160 | $38,915 | $30,135 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $755 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2018 |
| 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 | |||
| 911 assist | $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 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| 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 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| 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 | $5,985 | $7,085 | $7,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,100 | $1,195 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,019 | -39 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| 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. | 3,054 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
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 44% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation and Moon Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
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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