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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: $46,085

Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive   
Difference: $4,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,087

Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive   
Difference: $4,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerCC
TrimSportPlatinumVR6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $44,355
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $42,537
Package 401A 3,875    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Cargo mat 100 100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Rear spoiler     500
Package 401A 3,681    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 185
Cargo mat 95 95  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Rear spoiler     400
Options (change) 4,095 220 865
Options (change) 3,890 209 685
Destination 995 995 865
Total Price $51,040 $55,155 $46,085
Total Invoice $48,768 $52,716 $44,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133
Model Year201820182016
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)500, 12500, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$51,040$55,155$46,085
Adjustments for Features-4,760-8,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,280$46,720$46,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$48,768$52,716$44,087
Adjustments for Features-4,548-8,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,220$44,654$44,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$434$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year201820182016
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$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
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$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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$200 
Trailer sway control$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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$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 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,050$15,725$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$8,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,548-8,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen CC

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,890 lb.3,851 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested227563%
Total Not Requested136537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen CC VR6 Executive

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

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