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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: $34,470

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,804

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,156

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimXLTVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,280 $39,200
Base Invoice $27,404 $36,669
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
AWD 2,320  
iPod integration   199
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 145
AWD 2,112  
iPod integration   176
Options (change) 4,375 384
Options (change) 3,937 321
Destination 815 690
Total Price $34,470 $40,274
Total Invoice $32,156 $37,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,080
Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimXLTVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,274
Adjustments for Features0-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$35,524
Total Invoice$32,156$37,680
Adjustments for Features0-4,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,156$33,236

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimXLTVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,645$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,444

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.4 in188.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.7 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested37563%
Total Not Requested22537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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