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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: $43,760

Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,001

Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive   
Difference: $2,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelExplorerExplorerCC
TrimSportPlatinumVR6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $42,895
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $41,136
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 865
Total Price $46,945 $54,935 $43,760
Total Invoice $44,878 $52,507 $42,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year201820182014
ModelExplorerExplorerCC
TrimSportPlatinumVR6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$46,945$54,935$43,760
Adjustments for Features-3,630-10,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$44,390$43,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0
Total Invoice$44,878$52,507$42,001
Adjustments for Features-3,470-10,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,408$42,428$42,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year201820182014
ModelExplorerExplorerCC
TrimSportPlatinumVR6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $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$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,035$17,950$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$10,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,470-10,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerCC
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length198.3 in188.9 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,854 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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