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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,190

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTIRLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $24,200 $34,195 $26,175
Base Invoice $23,232 $32,827 $24,706
Autobahn Package 6,195    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Electronics Package     595
Leather upholstery     995
Satellite radio     195
Side curtain airbags     560
Sunroof     850
Navigation system     1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
Autobahn Package 5,947    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Electronics Package     506
Leather upholstery     846
Satellite radio     166
Side curtain airbags     476
Sunroof     723
Navigation system     1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
Options (change) 6,195 1,720 5,700
Options (change) 5,947 1,651 4,846
Destination 795 795 720
Total Price $31,190 $36,710 $32,595
Total Invoice $29,974 $35,273 $30,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $710
Model Year201320132007
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, 8290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$31,190$36,710$32,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$34,760$31,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$29,974$35,273$30,272
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,974$33,399$29,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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

Model Year201320132007
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 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power sliding rear window  $250
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
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  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,590$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,008

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

Model Year20132007
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

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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
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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