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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: $20,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,217

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $19,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $21,580
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $20,718
Cargo cover 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Cargo mat 100 100  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
AWD     2,250
Cargo net     100
Door sill trim plates     240
Cargo cover 124 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 185
Cargo mat 95 95  
6-speed automated manual     1,055
AWD     2,159
Cargo net     80
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 350 350 3,925
Options (change) 333 333 3,679
Destination 945 945 820
Total Price $46,650 $54,530 $26,325
Total Invoice $44,593 $52,117 $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: $11,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,150
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6365hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$46,650$54,530$26,325
Adjustments for Features-8,605-15,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,045$39,010$26,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0
Total Invoice$44,593$52,117$25,217
Adjustments for Features-8,226-14,8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,367$37,284$25,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$917$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimSportPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$13,720$20,635$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,605$15,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,226-14,8330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length198.3 in179.6 in
Width78.9 in70.8 in
Height70.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20055%
Total Not Requested16545%

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