Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2012 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Expedition 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.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,614

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimRXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $44,585 $54,180 $58,410 $59,370
Base Invoice $33,207 $41,576 $50,522 $54,467 $55,363
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500        
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75 75 75
Package 201A   3,025      
Power recliner, passenger seat   165      
Sunroof   995 995    
4WD w/low range   2,925 3,040 2,920 3,040
Navigation system     730    
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440        
All-weather floor mats 185 66 66 66 66
Package 201A   2,640      
Power recliner, passenger seat   144      
Sunroof   868 868    
4WD w/low range   2,727 2,834 2,723 2,834
Navigation system     637    
Options (change) 1,735 7,185 4,840 2,995 3,115
Options (change) 1,625 6,445 4,405 2,789 2,900
Destination 770 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $37,095 $52,965 $60,215 $62,600 $63,680
Total Invoice $35,602 $49,216 $56,122 $58,451 $59,458

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes or Ford Expedition dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,777
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimRXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8160, 6390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$37,095$52,965$60,215$62,600$63,680
Adjustments for Features0-5,205-8,155-9,105-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$47,760$52,060$53,495$54,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$5,735$6,715
Total Invoice$35,602$49,216$56,122$58,451$59,458
Adjustments for Features0-4,837-7,601-8,502-8,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$44,379$48,521$49,949$50,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,142$5,570$6,484

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimRXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250    
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Interior air filter$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200    
Running boards $350$350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50$50
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot$25 $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25$25
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$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$6,105$11,310$14,260$15,210$15,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,205$8,155$9,105$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,837-7,601-8,502-8,595

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIExpedition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in119.0 in
Length165.4 in206.5 in
Width70.3 in78.8 in
Height58.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.5,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.055.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft3108.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Power recliner, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested290100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.