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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: $27,460

Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT   
Difference: $3,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracPassat
TrimXLTLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,400 $27,490 $29,995
Convenience Package 250    
Power driver seat 295    
SYNC 395    
Floor mats 65 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Satellite radio 195 195  
Electronics Package   545  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Convenience Package 213    
Power driver seat 251    
SYNC 336    
Floor mats 47 47  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 185
Satellite radio 166 166  
Electronics Package   463  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 1,275 880 560
Options (change) 1,060 723 455
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $27,460 $29,155 $31,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,283
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracPassat
TrimXLTLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,460$29,155$31,450
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,460$28,480$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport TracPassat
TrimXLTLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear defrost  $200
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,100$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-628-84

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082019
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.3,275 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 XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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