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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: $33,270 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| Difference: $21,260 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,637 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| Difference: $20,480 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Platinum | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $53,235 | $29,385 |
| Base Invoice | $50,839 | $28,210 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 235 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | |
| Lighting Package | 995 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,495 | |
| Cargo net | 100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | |
| Cargo cover | 124 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 185 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | |
| Lighting Package | 856 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,286 | |
| Cargo net | 80 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | |
| Options (change) | 350 | 3,065 |
| Options (change) | 333 | 2,607 |
| Destination | 945 | 820 |
| Total Price | $54,530 | $33,270 |
| Total Invoice | $52,117 | $31,637 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,040 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,712 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Platinum | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,530 | $33,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,220 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,310 | $33,270 |
| Total Invoice | $52,117 | $31,637 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,768 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,349 | $31,637 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | Platinum | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $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 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,085 | $4,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,220 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,768 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| 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 1.8T SEL
| 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? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2650 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 10% |
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