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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,649

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,539

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $22,720
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $21,150
Package 202A 3,225    
Cargo cover 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Navigation system 795   1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 2     3,160
6-speed automated manual     1,075
iPod integration     0
Cargo net     69
Package 202A 3,064    
Cargo cover 124 124  
All-weather floor mats 71 71 145
Navigation system 755   1,589
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Package 2     2,887
6-speed automated manual     1,073
iPod integration     0
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 5,820 1,800 6,289
Options (change) 5,529 1,710 5,749
Destination 945 945 640
Total Price $40,165 $44,045 $29,649
Total Invoice $38,371 $42,097 $27,539

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,022
Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$40,165$44,045$29,649
Adjustments for Features-5,035-7,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,130$36,295$29,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,165$0
Total Invoice$38,371$42,097$27,539
Adjustments for Features-4,810-7,4070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,561$34,690$27,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,129$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerRabbit / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,130$11,845$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,035$7,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,810-7,4070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length198.3 in165.8 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,193 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.3 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested147554%
Total Not Requested125046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested252592%
Total Not Requested2158%

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