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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,355

Volkswagen Eos Lux   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,852

Volkswagen Eos Lux   
Difference: $1,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEosEos
TrimLimitedSportLuxExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $37,585 $39,585
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $36,082 $38,002
Navigation system 795 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system 694 694    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Options (change) 2,390 2,390 0 0
Options (change) 2,086 2,086 0 0
Destination 895 895 770 770
Total Price $41,485 $46,385 $38,355 $40,355
Total Invoice $38,603 $43,172 $36,852 $38,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Eos Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,662
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEosEos
TrimLimitedSportLuxExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6365hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,485$46,385$38,355$40,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-3,030-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,485$45,210$35,325$36,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$860
Total Invoice$38,603$43,172$36,852$38,772
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-2,911-4,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,603$42,078$33,941$34,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$0$825

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerEosEos
TrimLimitedSportLuxExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,145$10,320$12,175$13,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$3,030$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-2,911-4,006

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerEos
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length197.1 in174.1 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,509 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.5 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 ft36.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft36.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft310.5 ft3

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