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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: $36,250

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUT4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,010 $35,995
Convenience Package 995  
Navigation system 2,505  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Sunroof 850  
Convenience Package 846  
Navigation system 2,129  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
Sunroof 723  
Options (change) 4,425 235
Options (change) 3,764 185
Destination 815 895
Total Price $36,250 $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: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,361
Model Year20092019
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$36,250$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$33,335

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

Model Year20092019
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,015$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110

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

Model Year20092019
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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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