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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: $43,465

Volkswagen CC VR6   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,601

Volkswagen CC VR6   
Difference: $4,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelCCExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,700 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,074 $43,883 $51,512
Technology Package 2,640    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
AWD 1,100    
Second-row buckets   695 695
Technology Package 2,331    
Bluetooth cell phone link 243    
AWD 1,203    
Second-row buckets   660 660
Options (change) 4,015 695 695
Options (change) 3,777 660 660
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $43,465 $47,640 $55,630
Total Invoice $40,601 $45,538 $53,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen CC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen CC VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $440
Model Year200920182018
ModelCCExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,465$47,640$55,630
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-11,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,465$42,935$44,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075
Total Invoice$40,601$45,538$53,167
Adjustments for Features0-4,497-11,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,601$41,041$42,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen CC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelCCExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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
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
Second-row low console$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $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 
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
Power-venting glass roof panel$300  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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 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 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
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$6,680$11,385$18,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705$11,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,497-11,106

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen CC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelCCExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.6 in
Length188.9 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,854 lb.4,890 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
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen CC VR6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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