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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: $34,530

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $13,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,926

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $13,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimTDI SELSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,345 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $29,131 $43,315 $50,839
Lighting Package 995    
Driver Assistance Package 695    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120
Cargo net 100    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Lighting Package 856    
Driver Assistance Package 598    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114
Cargo net 80    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Cargo mat   95 95
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 3,365 1,945 350
Options (change) 2,975 1,848 333
Destination 820 945 945
Total Price $34,530 $48,245 $54,530
Total Invoice $32,926 $46,108 $52,117

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,439
Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimTDI SELSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,530$48,245$54,530
Adjustments for Features0-7,055-12,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,530$41,190$41,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$32,926$46,108$52,117
Adjustments for Features0-6,743-12,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,926$39,365$39,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimTDI SELSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150 $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 fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,765$11,820$17,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,055$12,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,743-12,205

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length179.6 in198.3 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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