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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: $37,665

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,019

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $35,995
Base Invoice $38,862 $34,519
Package 401A 4,130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   100
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Package 401A 3,604  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo net   80
Rear spoiler   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 5,725 850
Options (change) 4,996 680
Destination 895 820
Total Price $48,295 $37,665
Total Invoice $44,753 $36,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,012
Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$48,295$37,665
Adjustments for Features-6,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,120$37,665
Total Invoice$44,753$36,019
Adjustments for Features-5,7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,031$36,019

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,780$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.4 in
Length197.1 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested160050%

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