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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: $26,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $85

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $24,995
Base Invoice $23,704 $25,606 $23,995
SYNC 395    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Floor mats 65 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
SYNC 336    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Floor mats 47 47  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 185
Options (change) 730 335 235
Options (change) 596 260 185
Destination 785 785 820
Total Price $26,915 $28,610 $26,050
Total Invoice $25,085 $26,651 $25,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $642
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,915$28,610$26,050
Adjustments for Features0-950-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,915$27,660$25,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$25,085$26,651$25,000
Adjustments for Features0-885-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,085$25,766$24,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$681$0

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

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,125$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-557

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

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.5 in103.8 in
Length210.2 in167.5 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height72.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,902 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
0.022.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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