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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,030

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,974

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,721 $27,273 $30,178
Autobahn Package 3,020    
iPod integration 0    
All-weather floor mats 185 55 55
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
6-speed automated manual 1,075    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Autobahn Package 2,796    
iPod integration 0    
All-weather floor mats 145 47 47
Navigation system 1,589 1,696 1,696
6-speed automated manual 1,073    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,080 9,455 6,965
Options (change) 5,603 8,256 6,141
Destination 650 785 785
Total Price $30,030 $39,485 $40,145
Total Invoice $27,974 $36,314 $37,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,020
Model Year200820082008
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,030$39,485$40,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,610-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,030$35,875$36,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$27,974$36,314$37,104
Adjustments for Features0-3,320-3,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,974$32,994$33,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$542

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,930$7,540$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,320-3,568

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.7 in
Length165.8 in193.4 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested105082%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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