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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: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $28,752 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505      
Sunroof 850      
Remote start 385      
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129      
Sunroof 723      
Remote start 327      
Options (change) 4,735 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,025 0 0 0
Destination 815 795 795 795
Total Price $36,560 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $33,592 $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: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,657
Model Year2009201320132013
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)190, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,560$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-40-40-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,560$31,180$33,670$34,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$33,592$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features0-38-38-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,592$29,935$32,321$32,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201320132013
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
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 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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$4,100$4,140$4,140$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40$40$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38-38-134

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092013
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%

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