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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $27,518 $29,578
Autobahn Package 6,200      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720    
Luxury Package     1,700  
Cargo cover     80 80
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Autobahn Package 5,952      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651    
Luxury Package     1,445  
Cargo cover     68 68
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 5,185 3,485
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 4,408 2,963
Destination 795 795 645 645
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $36,030 $36,645
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $32,571 $33,186

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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: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $633
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$31,790$37,310$36,030$36,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,535-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$34,495$35,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0$615
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$32,571$33,186
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,388-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$31,183$31,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0$613

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,265$5,215$4,800$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,535$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,388-1,390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
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 Weight2,969 lb.4,441 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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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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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