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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: $32,015

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $4,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,095
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Options (change) 5,360 3,660 0
Options (change) 4,557 3,112 0
Destination 645 645 920
Total Price $36,205 $36,820 $32,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,926
Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,205$36,820$32,015
Adjustments for Features00-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,205$36,820$27,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,550$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments00-126

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062020
ModelExplorerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length193.4 in193.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,326 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%

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