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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: $32,610

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,306

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerPassatPassatPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850      
Remote start 385 385      
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723      
Remote start 327 327      
Options (change) 4,735 3,230 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,025 2,746 0 0 0
Destination 815 815 820 820 820
Total Price $37,165 $39,595 $32,610 $34,745 $36,815
Total Invoice $34,159 $36,462 $31,306 $33,354 $35,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,997
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerPassatPassatPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,165$39,595$32,610$34,745$36,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-150-150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$37,845$32,460$34,595$36,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$34,159$36,462$31,306$33,354$35,339
Adjustments for Features0-1,612-144-144-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,159$34,850$31,162$33,210$35,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$691$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerPassatPassatPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimited1.8T 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 app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$6,165$4,565$4,565$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$150$150$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-144-144-240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092015
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.3,173 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested64060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested64090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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