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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: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,241

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim3.6 VR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,180 $33,065
Base Invoice $27,997 $30,804
Luxury Package 3,250  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
AWD 1,950 2,525
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Adrenaline Package   3,330
Luxury Package 2,970  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 66
Navigation system 1,589 1,696
AWD 1,900 2,298
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Adrenaline Package   2,831
Options (change) 7,185 10,085
Options (change) 6,604 8,806
Destination 640 815
Total Price $38,005 $43,965
Total Invoice $35,241 $40,425

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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: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,402
Model Year20072010
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)235/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$38,005$43,965
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,005$43,115
Total Invoice$35,241$40,425
Adjustments for Features0-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,241$39,643

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Rigid bed cover $700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,970$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20072010
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
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested148039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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 wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested47531%
Total Not Requested107569%

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