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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: $41,210

Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,554

Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive   
Difference: $1,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerCC
TrimLimitedVR6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $40,390
Base Invoice $35,268 $38,734
Package 301A 2,250  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Second-row buckets 750  
AWD 2,000  
Package 301A 1,913  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Second-row buckets 638  
AWD 1,820  
Options (change) 5,595 0
Options (change) 4,877 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $44,275 $41,210
Total Invoice $40,970 $39,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,073
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerCC
TrimLimitedVR6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$44,275$41,210
Adjustments for Features-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,585$41,210
Total Invoice$40,970$39,554
Adjustments for Features-2,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,481$39,554

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerCC
TrimLimitedVR6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,870$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerCC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length197.1 in188.9 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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