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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer 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.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,949 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | ||||
| Difference: $11,611 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | ||||
| Difference: $10,270 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,390 | $28,225 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $17,138 | $25,761 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Cold Weather Package | 150 | |||
| Stability control | 280 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 499 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Cargo cover | 80 | 80 | 80 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | 560 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 133 | |||
| Stability control | 247 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 323 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Cargo cover | 68 | 68 | 68 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | 476 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | 723 | |
| Options (change) | 929 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 |
| Options (change) | 703 | 2,335 | 2,335 | 2,335 |
| Destination | 630 | 645 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $19,949 | $31,560 | $33,535 | $35,850 |
| Total Invoice | $18,471 | $28,741 | $30,498 | $32,558 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,051 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,939 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 115hp I4 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/31 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 8 | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/65-15 | 235/70-16 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $19,949 | $31,560 | $33,535 | $35,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,560 | -4,135 | -5,510 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,949 | $29,000 | $29,400 | $30,340 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $400 | $1,340 |
| Total Invoice | $18,471 | $28,741 | $30,498 | $32,558 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,331 | -3,761 | -5,004 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,471 | $26,410 | $26,737 | $27,554 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $327 | $1,144 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |||
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,465 | $4,025 | $5,600 | $6,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,560 | $4,135 | $5,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,331 | -3,761 | -5,004 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 164.9 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,078 lb. | 4,531 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.4 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.8 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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