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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: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,176

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $29,319 $32,901
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75 75
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
Sunroof     850 850
All-weather floor mats 185 185 64 64
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 235 235 4,425 2,920
Options (change) 185 185 3,762 2,483
Destination 820 820 815 815
Total Price $30,400 $31,400 $36,855 $39,285
Total Invoice $29,176 $30,136 $33,896 $36,199

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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: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,027
Model Year2015201520092009
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, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,400$31,400$36,855$39,285
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,850-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$31,400$35,005$35,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$680
Total Invoice$29,176$30,136$33,896$36,199
Adjustments for Features-1,0080-1,701-3,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,168$30,136$32,195$32,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,968$0$687

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
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  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$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 $50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,905$4,855$6,705$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,850$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0080-1,701-3,317

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested97574%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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