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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: $35,505

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,490 $35,995
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Electronics Package 545  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Floor mats 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Electronics Package 463  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Floor mats 47  
All-weather floor mats 47 185
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
Options (change) 7,230 235
Options (change) 6,331 185
Destination 785 895
Total Price $35,505 $37,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,769
Model Year20082019
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,505$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$32,745

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

Model Year20082019
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$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 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,575$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-127

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

Model Year20082019
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.2,874 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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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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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