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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: $28,550

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $5,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassat
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $26,995
Convenience Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Sunroof 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Convenience Package 846  
All-weather floor mats 66 185
Sunroof 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Options (change) 1,920 560
Options (change) 1,635 455
Destination 815 995
Total Price $33,745 $28,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,618
Model Year20092021
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassat
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,745$28,550
Adjustments for Features-1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$28,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092021
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassat
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1340

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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 Year20092021
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassat
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in110.4 in
Length210.2 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,326 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

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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