Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2014 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017

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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $24,091 $32,255 $39,800
Driver's Edition 4,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,110  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095  
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
3.5L V6     0
Driver's Edition 4,416    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,004  
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040  
Cargo mat   95 95
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 5,935 5,800 1,945
Options (change) 5,657 5,511 1,848
Destination 820 945 945
Total Price $31,850 $40,520 $44,565
Total Invoice $30,568 $38,711 $42,593

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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: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,400
Model Year201420172017
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,850$40,520$44,565
Adjustments for Features0-4,965-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$35,555$36,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$30,568$38,711$42,593
Adjustments for Features0-4,743-7,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$33,968$34,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,008

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420172017
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTIXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr 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
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 start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,140$10,105$13,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,743-7,617

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length165.4 in198.3 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,457 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 Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
15.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested192595%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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