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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,105

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL   
Difference: $10,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf AlltrackExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,660 $42,090 $53,940
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 360 140 140
Package 301A   2,240  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114
Roof rack crossbars 300 133 133
Package 301A   2,127  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 595 4,425 490
Options (change) 485 4,203 466
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $37,105 $47,510 $55,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,412
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf AlltrackExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,105$47,510$55,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,770-7,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,105$44,740$48,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf AlltrackExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
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 climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,940$9,710$14,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,647-6,915

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf AlltrackExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length180.2 in198.3 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height59.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested57520%

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