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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $19,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $19,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $18,390
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $17,138
Cold Weather Package 650   150
Package 201A 2,110    
Cargo cover 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 99
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
3.5L V6   0  
Stability control     280
Cargo net     69
Cold Weather Package 619   133
Package 201A 2,004    
Cargo cover 124 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
3.5L V6   0  
Stability control     247
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 4,605 1,845 598
Options (change) 4,376 1,753 499
Destination 945 945 630
Total Price $39,325 $44,465 $19,618
Total Invoice $37,576 $42,498 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,112
Model Year201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/65-15
Total Price$39,325$44,465$19,618
Adjustments for Features-9,625-13,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,700$31,060$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,360$0
Total Invoice$37,576$42,498$18,267
Adjustments for Features-9,197-12,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,379$29,686$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,307$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
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 start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,405$15,185$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,625$13,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,197-12,8120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172006
ModelExplorerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.9 in
Length198.3 in164.9 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2025100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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