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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,005

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,241

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,180 $27,490
Base Invoice $27,997 $25,606
Luxury Package 3,250  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
AWD 1,950 2,520
Electronics Package   545
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   850
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Luxury Package 2,970  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 47
Navigation system 1,589 1,696
AWD 1,900 2,294
Electronics Package   463
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   723
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Options (change) 7,185 11,060
Options (change) 6,604 9,817
Destination 640 785
Total Price $38,005 $39,335
Total Invoice $35,241 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,194
Model Year20072008
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,005$39,335
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,760$39,335
Total Invoice$35,241$36,208
Adjustments for Features-2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,014$36,208

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear defrost$200 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,995$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2270

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.7 in130.5 in
Length188.2 in210.2 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested148039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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