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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: $40,950 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| Difference: $8,705 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,911 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| Difference: $8,030 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Sport | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $41,675 | $31,370 |
| Base Invoice | $38,862 | $29,095 |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 185 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | 975 |
| Package 401A | 4,130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Sport Package | 4,030 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 66 | 145 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | 861 |
| Package 401A | 3,604 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Sport Package | 3,681 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |
| AWD | 1,900 | |
| Options (change) | 7,085 | 8,940 |
| Options (change) | 6,184 | 8,176 |
| Destination | 895 | 640 |
| Total Price | $49,655 | $40,950 |
| Total Invoice | $45,941 | $37,911 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,710 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Sport | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 18/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,655 | $40,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,750 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,905 | $40,950 |
| Total Invoice | $45,941 | $37,911 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,320 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,621 | $37,911 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Sport | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $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 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,530 | $5,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,750 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,320 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 |
| 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 | 4,921 lb. | 3,997 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 Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| 235/40WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 3390 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 27% |
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