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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: $28,315

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $5,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062021
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,995
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 3,460 1,760 325
Options (change) 2,942 1,497 270
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $34,305 $34,920 $28,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,536
Model Year200620062021
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,305$34,920$28,315
Adjustments for Features-335-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,970$34,585$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062021
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
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
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
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
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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$5,150$5,150$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-304-3040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062021
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 seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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