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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: $31,930 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $7,510 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $5,874 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $24,295 | $33,000 | $38,200 |
| Base Invoice | $23,323 | $30,773 | $35,622 |
| Autobahn Package | 5,530 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 75 | 75 |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | ||
| Package 202B | 2,950 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Autobahn Package | 5,310 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 176 | 66 | 66 |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | ||
| Package 202B | 2,575 | ||
| Cargo cover | 114 | 114 | |
| Navigation system | 694 | 694 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Options (change) | 6,865 | 5,545 | 2,595 |
| Options (change) | 6,542 | 4,841 | 2,266 |
| Destination | 770 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $31,930 | $39,440 | $41,690 |
| Total Invoice | $30,635 | $36,509 | $38,783 |
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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: $4,460 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,051 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 24/33 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $31,930 | $39,440 | $41,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,050 | -4,665 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,930 | $36,390 | $37,025 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $635 |
| Total Invoice | $30,635 | $36,509 | $38,783 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,823 | -4,340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,635 | $33,686 | $34,443 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $757 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $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 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $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 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,655 | $7,705 | $9,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,050 | $4,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,823 | -4,340 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,090 lb. | 4,534 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Package 202B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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