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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: $37,560

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $36,945 $31,010
All-weather floor mats 235 75
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Convenience Package   995
Navigation system   2,505
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
All-weather floor mats 185 66
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Convenience Package   846
Navigation system   2,129
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 1,335 5,735
Options (change) 1,241 4,956
Destination 995 815
Total Price $39,275 $37,560

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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: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,557
Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine228hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS7A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$39,275$37,560
Adjustments for Features-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,535$37,560

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

Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIExplorer Sport Trac
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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 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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$9,855$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2700

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

Model Year20212009
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 Weight3,256 lb.4,618 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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