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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: $7,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,065

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimKomfortLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $27,195 $31,010
Base Invoice $25,412 $28,752
Navigation system 1,990 2,505
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Convenience Package   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Navigation system 1,758 2,129
All-weather floor mats 145 66
Convenience Package   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 2,175 5,735
Options (change) 1,903 4,956
Destination 750 815
Total Price $30,120 $37,560
Total Invoice $28,065 $34,523

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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: $5,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,372
Model Year20102009
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimKomfortLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,120$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$35,290
Total Invoice$28,065$34,523
Adjustments for Features0-2,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,065$32,437

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20102009
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimKomfortLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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 
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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,005$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,086

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
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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