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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim1.8T SELXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $28,210 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75 75
Navigation system   2,105 2,105 2,105
Package 203A   5,855    
Sunroof     995 995
All-weather floor mats 185 64 64 64
Navigation system   1,789 1,789 1,789
Package 203A   4,976    
Sunroof     846 846
Options (change) 235 8,035 3,175 3,175
Options (change) 185 6,829 2,699 2,699
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $30,440 $47,775 $49,440 $50,950
Total Invoice $29,215 $44,105 $45,890 $47,263

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,985
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim1.8T SELXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$30,440$47,775$49,440$50,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-5,030-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,440$43,545$44,410$45,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$2,125
Total Invoice$29,215$44,105$45,890$47,263
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-4,669-4,898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,215$40,200$41,221$42,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,021$2,165

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim1.8T SELXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,055$10,285$11,085$11,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$5,030$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,905-4,669-4,898

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIExpedition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in119.0 in
Length179.6 in206.5 in
Width70.8 in78.8 in
Height58.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.455.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested187540%
Total Not Requested285060%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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