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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: $39,375

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $37,855
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 1,435 6,305
Options (change) 1,321 5,360
Destination 995 825
Total Price $39,375 $44,985

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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: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,534
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,375$44,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$42,160

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,730$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,603

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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 Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in112.6 in
Length167.6 in197.1 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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		17.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested185044%

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