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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: $40,035

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,604

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,247

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerEos
TrimXLTLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $38,100
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $35,517
Package 202A 3,225    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
Navigation system 795   1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Xenon HID headlights     950
iPod integration     0
Package 202A 3,064    
All-weather floor mats 71 71 64
Navigation system 755   1,589
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Xenon HID headlights     839
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 5,690 1,670 2,849
Options (change) 5,405 1,586 2,492
Destination 945 945 690
Total Price $40,035 $43,915 $41,639
Total Invoice $38,247 $41,973 $38,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Eos VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,634
Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerEos
TrimXLTLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$40,035$43,915$41,639
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,035$40,950$38,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0
Total Invoice$38,247$41,973$38,699
Adjustments for Features0-2,834-3,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,247$39,139$35,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerEos
TrimXLTLimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,630$11,595$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,834-3,086

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerEos
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length198.3 in173.5 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft36.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft36.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172563%
Total Not Requested100037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Eos VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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