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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: $30,099

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,029

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $23,300
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $21,721
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
Package 202A 3,075    
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
iPod integration     0
Cargo net     69
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 145
Navigation system 676 676 1,589
Package 202A 2,614    
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
iPod integration     0
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 7,675 4,600 6,149
Options (change) 6,645 4,031 5,658
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $40,020 $42,960 $30,099
Total Invoice $36,949 $39,808 $28,029

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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: $4,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,579
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$40,020$42,960$30,099
Adjustments for Features-5,785-7,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,235$35,610$30,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,949$39,808$28,029
Adjustments for Features-5,341-6,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,608$32,997$28,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,389$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,855$11,420$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$7,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,341-6,8110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length197.1 in165.8 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested195060%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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