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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: $33,360 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | ||
| Difference: $11,110 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,773 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | ||
| Difference: $9,198 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $29,970 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $28,772 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 235 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | 1,995 | |
| Cargo net | 100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | |
| Package 302A | 3,659 | |
| Cargo cover | 115 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 185 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | 1,716 | |
| Cargo net | 80 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | |
| Options (change) | 6,110 | 2,570 |
| Options (change) | 5,194 | 2,181 |
| Destination | 825 | 820 |
| Total Price | $44,470 | $33,360 |
| Total Invoice | $40,971 | $31,773 |
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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: $7,910 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,250 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $44,470 | $33,360 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,200 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,270 | $33,360 |
| Total Invoice | $40,971 | $31,773 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,948 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,023 | $31,773 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,955 | $4,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,200 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,948 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2825 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 29% |
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% |
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 53% |
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