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Volkswagen CC vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen CC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,550

Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive   
Difference: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,820

Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive   
Difference: $5,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelCCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimR-Line ExecutiveLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,820 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,270 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
All-weather floor mats 235 120 120 120
Rear spoiler 500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Package 301A   2,240    
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Safe and Smart Package     1,295  
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114 114
Rear spoiler 400      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Package 301A   2,127    
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Safe and Smart Package     1,230  
Options (change) 865 2,460 1,515 220
Options (change) 685 2,336 1,439 209
Destination 865 995 995 995
Total Price $39,550 $45,545 $48,460 $55,155
Total Invoice $37,820 $43,527 $46,317 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen CC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelCCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimR-Line ExecutiveLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,550$45,545$48,460$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-6,060-6,485-11,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$39,485$41,975$43,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,945
Total Invoice$37,820$43,527$46,317$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-5,791-6,198-11,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,820$37,736$40,119$41,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,383$3,773

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen CC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelCCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimR-Line ExecutiveLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
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
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system $500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$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$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat $100 $100
Massage, passenger seat $100 $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,650$11,710$12,135$17,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,060$6,485$11,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,791-6,198-11,207

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen CC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelCCExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.6 in
Length189.1 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested140050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

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