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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: $25,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $16,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimSSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,895 $40,780
AWD 2,250  
Cargo net 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Cargo cover   135
AWD 2,159  
Cargo net 80  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270  
All-weather floor mats 185 66
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,910 210
Options (change) 2,694 184
Destination 895 895
Total Price $25,700 $41,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,682
Model Year20192013
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimSSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$25,700$41,885
Adjustments for Features0-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,700$35,635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192013
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimSSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,730$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,835

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192013
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 Weight3,478 lb.4,921 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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