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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: $41,120

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,039

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,535 $31,370
Base Invoice $34,952 $29,095
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
AWD 2,000 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Luxury #1 Package   3,250
iPod integration   0
Xenon HID headlights   950
Adaptive cruise control   975
Navigation system   1,800
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 145
AWD 1,820 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Luxury #1 Package   2,970
iPod integration   0
Xenon HID headlights   839
Adaptive cruise control   861
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 8,110 9,110
Options (change) 7,014 8,304
Destination 825 640
Total Price $46,470 $41,120
Total Invoice $42,791 $38,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $635
Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$46,470$41,120
Adjustments for Features-5,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,620$41,120
Total Invoice$42,791$38,039
Adjustments for Features-5,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,404$38,039

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$11,205$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length197.1 in188.0 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested182546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested314085%
Total Not Requested56515%

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