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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,323 $27,273 $30,178
Autobahn Package 5,530    
All-weather floor mats 235 55 55
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Autobahn Package 5,310    
All-weather floor mats 176 47 47
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 6,865 5,810 4,010
Options (change) 6,542 5,018 3,488
Destination 770 785 785
Total Price $31,930 $35,840 $37,190
Total Invoice $30,635 $33,076 $34,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,930$35,840$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,035-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$34,805$35,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$30,635$33,076$34,451
Adjustments for Features0-955-1,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$32,121$33,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$908

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,230$5,265$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-955-1,422

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.7 in
Length165.4 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,531 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 Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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		15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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