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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: $36,875

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,175

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $3,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $36,050 $26,175
Base Invoice $33,597 $24,706
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
Heated front seats 225  
AWD 1,950  
Leather upholstery   995
Convenience Package   195
Electronics Package   595
4.6L V8   1,295
Satellite radio   195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Side curtain airbags   560
Sunroof   850
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
4WD w/low range   2,495
Navigation system 1,589 1,696
Heated front seats 199  
AWD 1,959  
Leather upholstery   846
Convenience Package   166
Electronics Package   506
4.6L V8   1,191
Satellite radio   166
Obstacle detection, rear   251
Side curtain airbags   476
Sunroof   723
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
4WD w/low range   2,295
Options (change) 3,975 9,980
Options (change) 3,747 8,749
Destination 690 720
Total Price $40,715 $36,875
Total Invoice $38,034 $34,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,551
Model Year20082007
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$40,715$36,875
Adjustments for Features-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$36,875
Total Invoice$38,034$34,175
Adjustments for Features-3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,726$34,175

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082007
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
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 net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,605$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3080

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082007
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%

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