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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $11,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $29,995
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 235
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Package 401A   2,965    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       100
Rear spoiler       375
LED headlights       1,195
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 185
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Package 401A   2,817    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Cargo net       80
Rear spoiler       300
LED headlights       1,028
Options (change) 2,020 4,335 220 2,230
Options (change) 1,922 4,120 209 1,863
Destination 945 945 945 895
Total Price $44,640 $50,635 $54,400 $33,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,172
Model Year2017201720172019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$44,640$50,635$54,400$33,120
Adjustments for Features-8,095-10,585-15,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,545$40,050$39,365$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$2,820$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720172019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPassat
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Roof rails$250$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$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,270$14,760$19,210$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,095$10,585$15,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,737-10,114-14,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172019
ModelExplorerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.4 in
Length198.3 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested181582%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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