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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: $33,270

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,637

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Trim1.8T SELPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $52,970
Base Invoice $28,210 $50,587
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Door sill trim plates 240  
Cargo cover   130
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 71
Door sill trim plates 200  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 3,065 205
Options (change) 2,607 195
Destination 820 945
Total Price $33,270 $54,120
Total Invoice $31,637 $51,727

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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: $10,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,518
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Trim1.8T SELPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,270$54,120
Adjustments for Features0-10,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,270$44,105
Total Invoice$31,637$51,727
Adjustments for Features0-9,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,637$42,155

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Trim1.8T SELPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $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
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,080$15,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,572

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested265090%
Total Not Requested30010%

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