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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: $39,275

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $11,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTI AutobahnSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $45,950 $53,940
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295  
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230  
Cargo mat   95 95
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 1,335 3,340 350
Options (change) 1,241 3,173 333
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $39,275 $50,285 $55,285

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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: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,540
Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTI AutobahnSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,275$50,285$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,520-9,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,275$44,765$45,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$960

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120182018
ModelGolf / GTIExplorerExplorer
TrimGTI AutobahnSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr 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
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
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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
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$7,165$12,685$16,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,520$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,275-9,137

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212018
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in112.6 in
Length167.6 in198.3 in
Width70.8 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

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