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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: $29,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,909

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $2,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI SELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $28,025 $27,490
Base Invoice $26,904 $25,606
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
All-weather floor mats 185 47
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 235 4,180
Options (change) 185 3,739
Destination 820 785
Total Price $29,080 $32,455
Total Invoice $27,909 $30,130

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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: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,538
Model Year20162008
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$29,080$32,455
Adjustments for Features-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,750$32,455
Total Invoice$27,909$30,130
Adjustments for Features-3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,592$30,130

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

Model Year20162008
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 fuel door$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,180$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3170

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

Model Year20162008
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

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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