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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: $37,545

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $34,795
Base Invoice $38,862 $33,403
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
Navigation system 694  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 2,600 1,955
Options (change) 2,270 1,836
Destination 895 795
Total Price $45,170 $37,545
Total Invoice $42,027 $36,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,327
Model Year20142013
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$45,170$37,545
Adjustments for Features-5,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,155$37,545
Total Invoice$42,027$36,034
Adjustments for Features-4,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,361$36,034

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142013
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,345$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142013
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length197.1 in165.4 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,326 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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