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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: $30,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,176

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $26,790 $29,361
All-weather floor mats 235 235 55 55
Luxury Package     1,450  
Cargo cover     90 90
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 185 185 47 47
Luxury Package     1,232  
Cargo cover     77 77
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 235 235 4,635 3,185
Options (change) 185 185 3,941 2,709
Destination 820 820 735 735
Total Price $30,400 $31,400 $33,740 $35,035
Total Invoice $29,176 $30,136 $31,466 $32,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,277
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,400$31,400$33,740$35,035
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,095-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$31,400$32,645$33,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$1,045
Total Invoice$29,176$30,136$31,466$32,805
Adjustments for Features-1,0080-1,021-1,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,168$30,136$30,445$31,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,968$0$1,101

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520072007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
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  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,480$4,430$5,525$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,095$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0080-1,021-1,259

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.7 in
Length179.6 in193.4 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%

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