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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: $30,840

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $29,995
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Options (change) 745 75 75 560
Options (change) 633 64 64 455
Destination 815 815 815 895
Total Price $30,840 $34,170 $37,170 $31,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,575
Model Year2010201020102019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,840$34,170$37,170$31,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-6,000-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,840$31,695$31,170$29,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$330$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201020102019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
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$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,820$6,295$9,820$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$6,000$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,312-5,594-73

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102019
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.3,275 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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