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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,790

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,438

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $4,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,175 $35,070
Base Invoice $24,706 $33,667
Leather upholstery 995  
Electronics Package 595  
Convenience Package 195  
Side curtain airbags 560  
Satellite radio 195  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Sunroof 850  
Leather upholstery 846  
Electronics Package 506  
Convenience Package 166  
Side curtain airbags 476  
Satellite radio 166  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Sunroof 723  
Options (change) 5,895 0
Options (change) 5,012 0
Destination 720 850
Total Price $32,790 $35,920
Total Invoice $30,438 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year20072018
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,790$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,790$31,730
Total Invoice$30,438$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-4,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,438$30,491

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,675$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,026

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.5 in103.8 in
Length210.2 in167.6 in
Width73.7 in70.8 in
Height72.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		0.017.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.053.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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