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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: $26,325

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $16,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,217

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $14,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,675 $21,580
Base Invoice $38,862 $20,718
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD   2,250
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
6-speed automated manual   1,055
AWD   2,159
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 210 3,925
Options (change) 184 3,679
Destination 895 820
Total Price $42,780 $26,325
Total Invoice $39,941 $25,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,196
Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$42,780$26,325
Adjustments for Features-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$26,325
Total Invoice$39,941$25,217
Adjustments for Features-4,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,413$25,217

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,580$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length197.1 in179.6 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,440 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20055%
Total Not Requested16545%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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