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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: $31,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,250

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,175 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $24,706 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Electronics Package 595      
Leather upholstery 995      
Convenience Package 195      
Side curtain airbags 560      
Sunroof 850      
Satellite radio 195      
Navigation system 1,995      
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Remote start 385      
Floor mats   235    
Electronics Package 506      
Leather upholstery 846      
Convenience Package 166      
Side curtain airbags 476      
Sunroof 723      
Satellite radio 166      
Navigation system 1,696      
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433      
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Remote start 326      
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 6,575 235 0 0
Options (change) 5,589 185 0 0
Destination 720 820 820 820
Total Price $33,470 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $31,015 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,975
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6S6
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)235/65-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,470$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-4,415-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,470$29,245$30,675$33,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$31,015$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,210-4,238-4,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,015$28,040$29,447$31,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,407$3,771

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2007201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$4,125$6,430$8,540$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$4,415$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,210-4,238-4,334

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072016
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.3,231 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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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