Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2019 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2007

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,100

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,350

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019200720072007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
All-weather floor mats 235 55 55 55
Convenience Group   250    
Heated front seats   300    
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Side curtain airbags   560    
Sunroof   850 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
All-weather floor mats 185 47 47 47
Convenience Group   213    
Heated front seats   255    
Leather seating surfaces   591    
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Side curtain airbags   476    
Sunroof   723 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
Options (change) 560 2,995 2,990 1,540
Options (change) 455 2,548 2,543 1,311
Destination 895 735 735 735
Total Price $31,450 $29,100 $32,095 $33,390

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,048
Model Year2019200720072007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,450$29,100$32,095$33,390
Adjustments for Features-1,9800-1,725-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$29,100$30,370$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,270$2,315

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2019200720072007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50   
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$6,680$4,700$6,425$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0$1,725$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-850-1,616-1,858

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.7 in
Length179.8 in193.4 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,979 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested95086%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 Requested35020%
Total Not Requested137580%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.