Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2019 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $31,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $9,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192011
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $37,535
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Cargo net 100  
Blind spot warning system   495
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270  
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo net 80  
Blind spot warning system   421
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 660 2,300
Options (change) 535 1,956
Destination 895 825
Total Price $31,550 $40,660

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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: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,730
Model Year20192011
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$31,550$40,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$36,810

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192011
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
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
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,580$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,573

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192011
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.6 in
Length179.8 in197.1 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,979 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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