Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $18,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,974

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTISportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $21,721 $43,883 $51,512
6-speed automated manual 1,075    
Autobahn Package 3,020    
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120
Navigation system 1,800    
iPod integration 0    
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
6-speed automated manual 1,073    
Autobahn Package 2,796    
All-weather floor mats 145 114 114
Navigation system 1,589    
iPod integration 0    
Cargo mat   95 95
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 6,080 2,045 350
Options (change) 5,603 1,943 333
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $30,030 $48,990 $55,285
Total Invoice $27,974 $46,821 $52,840

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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: $9,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,533
Model Year200820182018
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTISportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,030$48,990$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-9,745-15,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,030$39,245$39,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$27,974$46,821$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-9,314-14,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,974$37,507$38,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820182018
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTISportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
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
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,865$14,610$20,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,745$15,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,314-14,776

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelRabbit / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length165.8 in198.3 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft381.7 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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested220086%
Total Not Requested36514%

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