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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: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,250

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,065 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $30,804 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Package 201A 1,335      
Navigation system 1,995      
Sunroof 850      
Remote start 395      
Floor mats   235    
Package 201A 1,135      
Navigation system 1,696      
Sunroof 723      
Remote start 327      
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 4,575 235 0 0
Options (change) 3,881 185 0 0
Destination 815 820 820 820
Total Price $38,455 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $35,500 $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: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,027
Model Year2010201620162016
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)190, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,455$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-810-2,920-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,455$30,740$32,170$34,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$35,500$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-777-2,803-2,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,500$29,473$30,882$33,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,409$3,773

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201620162016
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
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 
911 assist$25   
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
Full-size spare tire$225   
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   
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Rigid bed cover$700   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
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, bright finish$500   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,820$6,630$8,740$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810$2,920$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-777-2,803-2,899

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102016
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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

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

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