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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: $38,850 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| Difference: $12,845 | |||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,495 | $43,500 | $52,970 |
| Cargo net | 100 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 75 | 75 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||
| Package 401A | 4,300 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Cargo net | 80 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 71 | 71 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,056 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,094 | ||
| Package 401A | 4,085 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,435 | 7,250 | 205 |
| Options (change) | 1,321 | 6,889 | 195 |
| Destination | 920 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $38,850 | $51,695 | $54,120 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,055 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,678 | |||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/31 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $38,850 | $51,695 | $54,120 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,965 | -9,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,850 | $45,730 | $44,905 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $825 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $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 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,455 | $13,420 | $16,670 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,965 | $9,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,698 | -8,808 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 167.6 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,256 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 63% |
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