Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2012 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,489

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTIRLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $33,065
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $30,804
Autobahn Package 6,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Package 201A     1,335
Navigation system     1,995
Sunroof     850
Autobahn Package 5,760    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 66
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Package 201A     1,135
Navigation system     1,696
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 4,255
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 3,620
Destination 770 770 815
Total Price $31,000 $36,495 $38,135
Total Invoice $29,750 $35,026 $35,239

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes or Ford Explorer Sport Trac dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,564
Model Year201220122010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTIRLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4256hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$31,000$36,495$38,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,000$34,545$34,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$29,750$35,026$35,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,750$33,154$32,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0

Return to top

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

Model Year201220122010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTIRLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot$25$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
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,830$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-2,925

Return to top

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

Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase101.5 in130.5 in
Length165.4 in210.2 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft30.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.