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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: $38,165 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $1,110 | |||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,945 | $31,615 | $35,550 |
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 75 | 75 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,100 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 64 | 64 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,056 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | |
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Options (change) | 1,335 | 5,735 | 4,230 |
| Options (change) | 1,241 | 4,954 | 3,675 |
| Destination | 995 | 815 | 815 |
| Total Price | $39,275 | $38,165 | $40,595 |
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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: $2,690 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,068 | |||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp I4 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 24/32 MPG | 13/20 MPG | 13/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $39,275 | $38,165 | $40,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,800 | 0 | -1,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,475 | $38,165 | $38,845 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $680 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,580 | $5,780 | $7,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,800 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -216 | 0 | -1,612 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 167.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,256 lb. | 4,531 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.4 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 34% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 74% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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