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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: $34,915 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | |||
| Difference: $13,080 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,414 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | |||
| Difference: $12,456 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,355 | $53,235 | $33,525 |
| Base Invoice | $43,315 | $50,839 | $32,151 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 125 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Cargo net | 95 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 99 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Cargo net | 69 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,695 | 100 | 595 |
| Options (change) | 1,610 | 95 | 468 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 795 |
| Total Price | $47,995 | $54,280 | $34,915 |
| Total Invoice | $45,870 | $51,879 | $33,414 |
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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: $5,140 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,868 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 20/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $47,995 | $54,280 | $34,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,940 | -13,655 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,055 | $40,625 | $34,915 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $570 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,870 | $51,879 | $33,414 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,588 | -13,051 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,282 | $38,828 | $33,414 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $546 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| 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 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| 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 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,395 | $18,110 | $4,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,940 | $13,655 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,588 | -13,051 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | Explorer | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,446 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 39.1 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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