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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: $28,630

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
All-weather floor mats 235 55 55 55
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Convenience Group   250    
SYNC   395    
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
All-weather floor mats 185 47 47 47
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Convenience Group   213    
SYNC   336    
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Options (change) 560 1,350 705 705
Options (change) 455 1,149 600 600
Destination 895 785 785 785
Total Price $31,450 $28,630 $30,735 $33,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,479
Model Year2019200820082008
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, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,450$28,630$30,735$33,885
Adjustments for Features-2,8900-1,575-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,560$28,630$29,160$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530$1,705

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2019200820082008
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
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
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   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$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$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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
Dual-zone climate control   $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 bumper protector $40$40$40
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   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50   
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,055$4,165$5,740$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$0$1,575$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1240-1,469-3,307

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192008
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

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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