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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: $19,549 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||
| Difference: $20,391 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,212 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS | |||
| Difference: $19,952 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GLS | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $18,390 | $34,020 | $42,090 |
| Base Invoice | $17,138 | $32,489 | $40,196 |
| Stability control | 280 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 150 | 650 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 99 | 120 | 120 |
| Package 201A | 2,330 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| Stability control | 247 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 133 | 619 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 114 | 114 |
| Package 201A | 2,213 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 529 | 4,925 | 1,945 |
| Options (change) | 444 | 4,680 | 1,848 |
| Destination | 630 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $19,549 | $39,940 | $45,030 |
| Total Invoice | $18,212 | $38,164 | $43,039 |
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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: $11,001 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,980 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/65-15 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $19,549 | $39,940 | $45,030 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,390 | -13,280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,549 | $30,550 | $31,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Total Invoice | $18,212 | $38,164 | $43,039 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,972 | -12,693 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,212 | $29,192 | $30,346 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,154 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| 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, front | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| 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 | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| 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 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| 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 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 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,865 | $11,255 | $15,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,390 | $13,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,972 | -12,693 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 164.9 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,078 lb. | 4,457 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.8 ft3 | 81.7 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
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 99% |
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