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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerPassatPassatPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Sunroof 850 850      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Sunroof 723 723      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Options (change) 5,455 3,755 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,638 3,193 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 770 770 770
Total Price $36,300 $36,915 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $32,801 $33,416 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,162
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerPassatPassatPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,300$36,915$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-220-22000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,080$36,695$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$32,801$33,416$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-199-19900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,602$33,217$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerPassatPassatPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$3,430$3,430$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$220$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-199-19900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length193.4 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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