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Volkswagen Eos vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Eos vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,355

Volkswagen Eos Lux   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,852

Volkswagen Eos Lux   
Difference: $1,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelEosEosExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxExecutiveLimitedSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,585 $39,585 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $36,082 $38,002 $35,622 $40,191
Navigation system     795 795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Navigation system     694 694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Options (change) 0 0 2,390 2,390
Options (change) 0 0 2,086 2,086
Destination 770 770 895 895
Total Price $38,355 $40,355 $41,485 $46,385
Total Invoice $36,852 $38,772 $38,603 $43,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Eos Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,662
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelEosEosExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxExecutiveLimitedSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,355$40,355$41,485$46,385
Adjustments for Features-3,030-4,1700-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$36,185$41,485$45,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0$3,725
Total Invoice$36,852$38,772$38,603$43,172
Adjustments for Features-2,911-4,0060-1,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,941$34,766$38,603$42,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0$3,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelEosEosExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxExecutiveLimitedSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0  
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive $15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information $25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$12,175$13,315$9,145$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$4,170$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,911-4,0060-1,094

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelEosExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.6 in
Length174.1 in197.1 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height56.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,509 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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