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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,065

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelPassatExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimKomfortXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $27,195 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $25,412 $23,704 $25,606
Navigation system 1,990 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Power driver seat   295  
SYNC   395  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Floor mats   65 65
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510 510
Navigation system 1,758 1,696 1,696
All-weather floor mats 145 47 47
Power driver seat   251  
SYNC   336  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Floor mats   47 47
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433 433
Options (change) 2,175 5,690 5,000
Options (change) 1,903 4,891 4,304
Destination 750 785 785
Total Price $30,120 $31,875 $33,275
Total Invoice $28,065 $29,380 $30,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,590
Model Year201020082008
ModelPassatExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimKomfortXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$30,120$31,875$33,275
Adjustments for Features-2950-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,825$31,875$32,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$28,065$29,380$30,695
Adjustments for Features-2750-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,790$29,380$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201020082008
ModelPassatExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimKomfortXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear defrost$200  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,645$3,350$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-600

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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 Year20102008
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 Weight3,344 lb.4,618 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
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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%

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%
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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