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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,815 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | |||
| Difference: $1,560 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | |||
| Difference: $108 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $33,995 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $32,601 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | ||
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | ||
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | |
| Options (change) | 6,345 | 4,250 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,471 | 3,690 | 0 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 820 |
| Total Price | $36,375 | $37,430 | $34,815 |
| Total Invoice | $33,529 | $34,653 | $33,421 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,910 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,324 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/20 MPG | 13/20 MPG | 20/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $36,375 | $37,430 | $34,815 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -3,350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,375 | $37,180 | $31,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $805 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $33,529 | $34,653 | $33,421 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -231 | -3,216 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,529 | $34,422 | $30,205 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $893 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,190 | $4,440 | $7,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $3,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -231 | -3,216 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,531 lb. | 3,481 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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