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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,175 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $24,706 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Leather upholstery 995      
Electronics Package 595      
Convenience Package 195      
Side curtain airbags 560      
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof 850      
Navigation system 1,995      
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510      
Remote start 385      
Leather upholstery 846      
Electronics Package 506      
Convenience Package 166      
Side curtain airbags 476      
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof 723      
Navigation system 1,696      
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433      
Remote start 326      
Options (change) 6,280 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,338 0 0 0
Destination 720 795 795 795
Total Price $33,175 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $30,764 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,175$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-480-480-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,175$30,740$33,230$33,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$30,764$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features0-461-461-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,764$29,512$31,898$32,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2007201320132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,080$4,080$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$480$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-461-461-557

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassat
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in110.4 in
Length210.2 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume0.015.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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