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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $10,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $30,245
Blind spot warning system 595  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   100
Blind spot warning system 506  
Navigation system 676  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 3,195 335
Options (change) 2,717 265
Destination 825 850
Total Price $41,875 $31,430

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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: $8,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,980
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$41,875$31,430
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,025$31,430

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$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 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,755$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length197.1 in179.8 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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