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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,550

Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive   
Difference: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,820

Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive   
Difference: $5,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCC
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR-Line Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $37,820
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $36,270
Package 301A 2,240      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 235
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Rear spoiler       500
Package 301A 2,127      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 185
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Rear spoiler       400
Options (change) 2,460 1,515 220 865
Options (change) 2,336 1,439 209 685
Destination 995 995 995 865
Total Price $45,545 $48,460 $55,155 $39,550
Total Invoice $43,527 $46,317 $52,716 $37,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCC
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR-Line Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$45,545$48,460$55,155$39,550
Adjustments for Features-6,060-6,485-11,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,485$41,975$43,430$39,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,945$0
Total Invoice$43,527$46,317$52,716$37,820
Adjustments for Features-5,791-6,198-11,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,736$40,119$41,509$37,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,383$3,773$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCC
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR-Line Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 $100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,710$12,135$17,375$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,060$6,485$11,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,791-6,198-11,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerCC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length198.3 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested140050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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