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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: $28,845

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,637

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $87

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI SELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $28,025 $26,175
Base Invoice $26,904 $24,706
Leather upholstery   995
Satellite radio   195
Side curtain airbags   560
Sunroof   850
Leather upholstery   846
Satellite radio   166
Side curtain airbags   476
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 0 2,600
Options (change) 0 2,211
Destination 820 720
Total Price $28,845 $29,495
Total Invoice $27,724 $27,637

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $264
Model Year20162007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI SELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine210hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$28,845$29,495
Adjustments for Features-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$29,495
Total Invoice$27,724$27,637
Adjustments for Features-3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,373$27,637

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

Model Year20162007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI SELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,115$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3510

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

Model Year20162007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.8 in130.5 in
Length167.5 in210.2 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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