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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: $34,530 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL | |||
| Difference: $13,715 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,926 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL | |||
| Difference: $13,182 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $45,355 | $53,235 | $30,345 |
| Base Invoice | $43,315 | $50,839 | $29,131 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 235 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Lighting Package | 995 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 695 | ||
| Cargo net | 100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 185 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Lighting Package | 856 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 598 | ||
| Cargo net | 80 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,945 | 350 | 3,365 |
| Options (change) | 1,848 | 333 | 2,975 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 820 |
| Total Price | $48,245 | $54,530 | $34,530 |
| Total Invoice | $46,108 | $52,117 | $32,926 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,439 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $48,245 | $54,530 | $34,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,055 | -12,770 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,190 | $41,760 | $34,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $570 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,108 | $52,117 | $32,926 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,743 | -12,205 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,365 | $39,912 | $32,926 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $547 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $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 fog lights | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| 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, passenger 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 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| 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 | $11,820 | $17,535 | $4,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,055 | $12,770 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,743 | -12,205 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 55.9 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 | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.6 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 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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