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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: $40,900

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,179

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $36,050 $31,010
Base Invoice $33,597 $28,752
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Navigation system 1,800 2,505
AWD 1,950 2,525
Convenience Package   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Adrenaline Package   1,995
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
All-weather floor mats 145 66
Navigation system 1,589 2,129
AWD 1,959 2,298
Convenience Package   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Adrenaline Package   1,816
Options (change) 4,160 10,255
Options (change) 3,892 9,070
Destination 690 815
Total Price $40,900 $42,080
Total Invoice $38,179 $38,637

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,513
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,900$42,080
Adjustments for Features-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,770$42,080
Total Invoice$38,179$38,637
Adjustments for Features-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,124$38,637

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimVR6Limited
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,795$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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