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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: $33,490

Volkswagen Eos Komfort   
Difference: $7,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,080

Volkswagen Eos Komfort   
Difference: $6,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEos
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $31,995
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $30,715
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Cold Weather Package 650        
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 130
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Rear spoiler         500
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Cold Weather Package 619        
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Rear spoiler         400
Options (change) 5,730 1,815 1,815 120 630
Options (change) 5,444 1,724 1,724 114 500
Destination 995 995 995 995 865
Total Price $40,745 $44,900 $48,760 $55,055 $33,490
Total Invoice $38,928 $42,915 $46,602 $52,621 $32,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Eos Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,859
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEos
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$40,745$44,900$48,760$55,055$33,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,265-4,690-10,405-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$41,635$44,070$44,650$32,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$3,325$3,905$0
Total Invoice$38,928$42,915$46,602$52,621$32,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,121-4,482-9,945-1,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,928$39,794$42,120$42,676$31,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$866$3,192$3,748$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEos
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Wind blocker    $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Second-row low console    $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,695$13,960$15,385$21,100$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265$4,690$10,405$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,121-4,482-9,945-1,011

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerEos
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length198.3 in174.1 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,509 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 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

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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