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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: $3,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $2,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracGolf / GTI
TrimXLTLimitedGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,210 $33,065 $24,995
Base Invoice $26,386 $30,804 $23,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
All-weather floor mats 66 66 185
Options (change) 75 75 235
Options (change) 66 66 185
Destination 815 815 820
Total Price $29,100 $33,955 $26,050
Total Invoice $27,267 $31,685 $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: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,203
Model Year201020102017
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)?, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,100$33,955$26,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,100$30,030$25,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$27,267$31,685$25,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,663-936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,267$28,022$24,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0

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

Model Year201020102017
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 
911 assist $25 
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 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$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
Rigid bed cover $700 
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, bright finish $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,330$7,255$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,663-936

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

Model Year20102017
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
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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