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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,440 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||
| Difference: $4,090 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,215 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||
| Difference: $2,669 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,385 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $28,210 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 55 | 55 |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Cargo cover | 90 | 90 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 47 | 47 |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Cargo cover | 77 | 77 | |
| Options (change) | 235 | 4,500 | 2,700 |
| Options (change) | 185 | 3,826 | 2,296 |
| Destination | 820 | 785 | 785 |
| Total Price | $30,440 | $34,530 | $35,880 |
| Total Invoice | $29,215 | $31,884 | $33,259 |
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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: $3,680 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,290 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $30,440 | $34,530 | $35,880 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -410 | -910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,440 | $34,120 | $34,970 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $850 |
| Total Invoice | $29,215 | $31,884 | $33,259 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -379 | -844 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,215 | $31,505 | $32,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $910 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $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 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,705 | $6,115 | $6,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $410 | $910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -379 | -844 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 179.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,064 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 57% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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