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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: $32,790

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $4,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $35,995 $26,175
Convenience Package   195
Electronics Package   595
Leather upholstery   995
Satellite radio   195
Side curtain airbags   560
Sunroof   850
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Convenience Package   166
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) 0 5,895
Options (change) 0 5,012
Destination 895 720
Total Price $36,890 $32,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,645
Model Year20192007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine228hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$36,890$32,790
Adjustments for Features-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,700$32,790

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

Model Year20192007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$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, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,865$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1020

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

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

Model Year20192007
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.8 in130.5 in
Length167.6 in210.2 in
Width70.8 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,874 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		17.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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