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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: $30,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,490 $25,095
Base Invoice $25,606 $24,091
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Floor mats 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Sunroof 850  
Satellite radio 195  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Floor mats 47  
All-weather floor mats 47 185
Sunroof 723  
Satellite radio 166  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 6,685 4,835
Options (change) 5,868 4,601
Destination 785 820
Total Price $34,960 $30,750
Total Invoice $32,259 $29,512

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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: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,990
Model Year20082014
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,960$30,750
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,140$30,750
Total Invoice$32,259$29,512
Adjustments for Features-7570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,502$29,512

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

Model Year20082014
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
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
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
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 
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,175$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7570

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

Model Year20082014
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT4dr 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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