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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: $39,650

Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive   
Difference: $3,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,900

Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive   
Difference: $1,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelExplorerExplorerCC
TrimLimitedSportR-Line Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $37,820
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $36,270
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150  
Package 301A 2,600    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Package 401A   4,130  
Cargo net     100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Rear spoiler     500
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004  
Package 301A 2,269    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 185
Package 401A   3,604  
Cargo net     80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Rear spoiler     400
Options (change) 3,825 5,355 965
Options (change) 3,339 4,674 765
Destination 895 895 865
Total Price $42,820 $47,925 $39,650
Total Invoice $39,762 $44,431 $37,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $613
Model Year201420142017
ModelExplorerExplorerCC
TrimLimitedSportR-Line Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$42,820$47,925$39,650
Adjustments for Features-2,665-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,155$43,160$39,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$0
Total Invoice$39,762$44,431$37,900
Adjustments for Features-2,475-4,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,287$40,013$37,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,726$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year201420142017
ModelExplorerExplorerCC
TrimLimitedSportR-Line Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,705$10,805$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,475-4,4180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerCC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length197.1 in189.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,370 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested82539%
Total Not Requested130061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested177555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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