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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: $32,565 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||||
| Difference: $8,410 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||||
| Difference: $8,817 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $34,020 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $29,690 |
| Base Invoice | $32,489 | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 | $27,727 |
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,330 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 935 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 185 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,990 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,213 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 888 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 145 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,758 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,960 | 2,045 | 2,045 | 350 | 2,175 |
| Options (change) | 5,663 | 1,943 | 1,943 | 333 | 1,903 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 700 |
| Total Price | $40,975 | $45,130 | $48,990 | $55,285 | $32,565 |
| Total Invoice | $39,147 | $43,134 | $46,821 | $52,840 | $30,330 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,190 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $40,975 | $45,130 | $48,990 | $55,285 | $32,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,890 | -9,155 | -10,580 | -16,295 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,085 | $35,975 | $38,410 | $38,990 | $32,565 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $890 | $3,325 | $3,905 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,147 | $43,134 | $46,821 | $52,840 | $30,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,627 | -8,750 | -10,112 | -15,574 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,520 | $34,384 | $36,709 | $37,266 | $30,330 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $864 | $3,189 | $3,746 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Passat |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Komfort |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $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 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| 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 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,345 | $13,610 | $15,035 | $20,750 | $4,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,890 | $9,155 | $10,580 | $16,295 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,627 | -8,750 | -10,112 | -15,574 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 188.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 59.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,513 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 | 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 | 40.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 1825 | 83% |
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
| 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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