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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: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,909

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $5,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI SELimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $28,025 $33,065
Base Invoice $26,904 $30,804
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Sunroof   850
Package 201A   1,335
All-weather floor mats 185 66
Sunroof   723
Package 201A   1,135
Options (change) 235 2,260
Options (change) 185 1,924
Destination 820 815
Total Price $29,080 $36,140
Total Invoice $27,909 $33,543

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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: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,522
Model Year20162010
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, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$29,080$36,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,080$33,865
Total Invoice$27,909$33,543
Adjustments for Features0-2,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,909$31,431

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

Model Year20162010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$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
Dual-zone climate control $125
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, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,280$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,112

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

Model Year20162010
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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

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