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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: $30,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,003

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,010 $23,695
Base Invoice $28,752 $22,747
Navigation system 2,505  
Convenience Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Sunroof 850  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Navigation system 2,129  
Convenience Package 846  
All-weather floor mats 66 176
Sunroof 723  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 4,425 5,765
Options (change) 3,764 5,486
Destination 815 770
Total Price $36,250 $30,230
Total Invoice $33,331 $29,003

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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: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,250$30,230
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,715$30,230
Total Invoice$33,331$29,003
Adjustments for Features-1,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,920$29,003

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

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
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, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,090$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4110

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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 Year20092011
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

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