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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: $36,110 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | |||
| Difference: $16,625 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,565 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium | |||
| Difference: $15,813 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $53,940 | $34,650 |
| Base Invoice | $43,883 | $51,512 | $33,230 |
| Package 401A | 3,875 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | ||
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 235 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 185 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,790 | 220 | 610 |
| Options (change) | 5,500 | 209 | 485 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 850 |
| Total Price | $52,735 | $55,155 | $36,110 |
| Total Invoice | $50,378 | $52,716 | $34,565 |
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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: $9,885 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,396 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $52,735 | $55,155 | $36,110 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,685 | -9,160 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,050 | $45,995 | $36,110 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $55 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $50,378 | $52,716 | $34,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,386 | -8,755 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,992 | $43,961 | $34,565 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $31 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $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 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 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 | $12,575 | $15,050 | $5,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,685 | $9,160 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,386 | -8,755 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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. | 3,571 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 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1590 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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