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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: $30,780 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| Difference: $13,495 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,495 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| Difference: $11,697 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $40,780 | $29,385 |
| Base Invoice | $38,027 | $28,210 |
| Navigation system | 795 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 235 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Cargo net | 100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | |
| Navigation system | 694 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 66 | 185 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Cargo net | 80 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | |
| Options (change) | 2,600 | 575 |
| Options (change) | 2,270 | 465 |
| Destination | 895 | 820 |
| Total Price | $44,275 | $30,780 |
| Total Invoice | $41,192 | $29,495 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,470 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,022 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $44,275 | $30,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,025 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,250 | $30,780 |
| Total Invoice | $41,192 | $29,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,675 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,517 | $29,495 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $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 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $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 rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| 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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,780 | $3,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,025 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,675 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| 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 | 4,921 lb. | 3,440 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T 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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