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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: $19,618 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||
| Difference: $17,482 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||
| Difference: $16,192 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,390 | $32,900 | $38,100 |
| Base Invoice | $17,138 | $30,679 | $35,528 |
| Stability control | 280 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 150 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 99 | 75 | 75 |
| Cargo net | 69 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Package 201A | 1,500 | ||
| Stability control | 247 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 133 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 66 | 66 |
| Cargo net | 55 | ||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Package 201A | 1,309 | ||
| Options (change) | 598 | 3,305 | 1,805 |
| Options (change) | 499 | 2,885 | 1,576 |
| Destination | 630 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $19,618 | $37,100 | $40,800 |
| Total Invoice | $18,267 | $34,459 | $37,999 |
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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: $10,457 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,667 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 115hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/31 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 8 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/65-15 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $19,618 | $37,100 | $40,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,025 | -9,840 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,618 | $30,075 | $30,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $885 |
| Total Invoice | $18,267 | $34,459 | $37,999 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,525 | -9,164 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,267 | $27,934 | $28,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $901 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,730 | $8,755 | $11,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,025 | $9,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,525 | -9,164 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 164.9 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,078 lb. | 4,534 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.8 ft3 | 80.7 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
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 100% |
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