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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,565 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||
| Difference: $3,660 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||
| Difference: $3,273 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $31,520 | $37,535 | $29,690 |
| Base Invoice | $29,479 | $34,952 | $27,727 |
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 185 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Package 201A | 2,075 | ||
| Power liftgate | 495 | ||
| Navigation system | 795 | 1,990 | |
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 64 | 145 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Package 201A | 1,764 | ||
| Power liftgate | 421 | ||
| Navigation system | 676 | 1,758 | |
| Options (change) | 3,880 | 3,095 | 2,175 |
| Options (change) | 3,299 | 2,632 | 1,903 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 700 |
| Total Price | $36,225 | $41,455 | $32,565 |
| Total Invoice | $33,603 | $38,409 | $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: $1,475 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,246 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 17/25 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 390, 12 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $36,225 | $41,455 | $32,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,185 | -6,425 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,040 | $35,030 | $32,565 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $990 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $33,603 | $38,409 | $30,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,027 | -5,953 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,576 | $32,456 | $30,330 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $880 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,930 | $11,170 | $4,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,185 | $6,425 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,027 | -5,953 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,578 lb. | 3,512 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 3% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 97% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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