Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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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: $30,099

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,029

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $21,721 $30,027 $35,268
Autobahn Package 3,020    
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Cargo net 69    
6-speed automated manual 1,075    
Cargo cover   135 135
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Autobahn Package 2,796    
All-weather floor mats 145 64 64
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589 676 676
Cargo net 55    
6-speed automated manual 1,073    
Cargo cover   115 115
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,149 5,400 2,600
Options (change) 5,658 4,591 2,211
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $30,099 $38,320 $41,280
Total Invoice $28,029 $35,443 $38,304

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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: $4,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,029
Model Year200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,099$38,320$41,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,099$34,660$36,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$28,029$35,443$38,304
Adjustments for Features0-3,385-4,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,029$32,058$33,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,398

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
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$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,070$7,730$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,385-4,848

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length165.8 in197.1 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft380.7 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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested177559%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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