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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: $28,840

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $7,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,678

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $5,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI SE
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,065 $27,785
Base Invoice $30,804 $26,673
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Sunroof 850  
Package 201A 1,335  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
Sunroof 723  
Package 201A 1,135  
Options (change) 2,260 235
Options (change) 1,924 185
Destination 815 820
Total Price $36,140 $28,840
Total Invoice $33,543 $27,678

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,475
Model Year20102015
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI SE
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp 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$36,140$28,840
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,565$28,840
Total Invoice$33,543$27,678
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,153$27,678

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

Model Year20102015
ModelExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI SE
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
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
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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 IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Rigid bed cover$700 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $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, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$7,655$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3900

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

Model Year20102015
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 Limited

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

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

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