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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,574

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimXLTLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $27,513
Package 205A 2,800    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Package 205A 2,380    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 145
Navigation system 676 676 1,589
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Options (change) 7,265 4,465 9,185
Options (change) 6,296 3,916 8,431
Destination 825 825 630
Total Price $40,185 $43,145 $39,765
Total Invoice $37,148 $40,009 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,330
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimXLTLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$40,185$43,145$39,765
Adjustments for Features-2,060-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,125$39,770$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$37,148$40,009$36,574
Adjustments for Features-1,904-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,244$36,879$36,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimXLTLimited3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$9,005$10,320$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,904-3,1300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length197.1 in188.2 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested212570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested070%
Total Not Requested030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested319060%
Total Not Requested209040%

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