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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: $32,565

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $29,690
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $27,727
Navigation system 1,995   1,990
Convenience Package 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Navigation system 1,696   1,758
Convenience Package 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 145
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 2,175
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 1,903
Destination 815 815 700
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $32,565
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $30,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,732
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-17
Total Price$38,160$40,015$32,565
Adjustments for Features-3,515-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$35,400$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$30,330
Adjustments for Features-3,253-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,062$32,796$30,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$734$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,820$7,920$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,253-4,2750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,513 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 Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested185067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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