Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2013 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIRXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $29,479 $34,952
Autobahn Package 6,200      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720    
Package 202A     3,075  
Cargo cover     135 135
Navigation system     795 795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Autobahn Package 5,952      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 64 64
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651    
Package 202A     2,614  
Cargo cover     115 115
Navigation system     676 676
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,435 1,955 5,675 2,600
Options (change) 6,137 1,836 4,825 2,211
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $32,025 $37,545 $38,020 $40,960
Total Invoice $30,735 $36,034 $35,129 $37,988

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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: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $629
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIRXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,025$37,545$38,020$40,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,075-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$35,595$33,945$35,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0$1,375
Total Invoice$30,735$36,034$35,129$37,988
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-3,765-5,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,735$34,162$31,364$32,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$0$1,393

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIRXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250 $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$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$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$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $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$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
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$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$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$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$0  
Total Value of Features$3,355$5,305$7,430$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,075$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-3,765-5,231

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length165.4 in197.1 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,579 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 Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 slot25Yes
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested125031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested142544%

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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