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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: $31,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,490 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $25,606 $23,035 $32,631
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Electronics Package 545    
Floor mats 65    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Sunroof 850    
Satellite radio 195    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Electronics Package 463    
Floor mats 47    
All-weather floor mats 47 185 185
Sunroof 723    
Satellite radio 166    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 7,230 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 6,331 5,945 1,625
Destination 785 770 770
Total Price $35,505 $31,000 $36,495
Total Invoice $32,722 $29,750 $35,026

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,986
Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,505$31,000$36,495
Adjustments for Features-1,0700-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$31,000$34,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$32,722$29,750$35,026
Adjustments for Features-9860-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,736$29,750$33,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,975$3,905$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9860-1,872

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

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.5 in101.5 in
Length210.2 in165.4 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.015.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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