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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,930 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $8,590 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $8,076 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,775 | $41,675 | $24,295 |
| Base Invoice | $32,255 | $39,800 | $23,323 |
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | ||
| Package 201A | 2,110 | ||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,095 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 235 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 5,530 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | ||
| Package 201A | 2,004 | ||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,040 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 176 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 5,310 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,800 | 1,945 | 6,865 |
| Options (change) | 5,511 | 1,848 | 6,542 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 770 |
| Total Price | $40,520 | $44,565 | $31,930 |
| Total Invoice | $38,711 | $42,593 | $30,635 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,715 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 24/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $40,520 | $44,565 | $31,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,565 | -7,570 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,955 | $36,995 | $31,930 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,040 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,711 | $42,593 | $30,635 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,361 | -7,235 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,350 | $35,358 | $30,635 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,008 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| 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 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $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 rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $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 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| 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 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,005 | $13,010 | $5,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,565 | $7,570 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,361 | -7,235 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,457 lb. | 3,090 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 1925 | 95% |
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3325 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 18% |
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