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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: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $26,175
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $24,706
Convenience Package       195
Electronics Package       595
Leather upholstery       995
Satellite radio       195
Remote start       385
Side curtain airbags       560
Sunroof       850
Navigation system       1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       510
Convenience Package       166
Electronics Package       506
Leather upholstery       846
Satellite radio       166
Remote start       326
Side curtain airbags       476
Sunroof       723
Navigation system       1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       433
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,280
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,338
Destination 795 795 795 720
Total Price $31,220 $33,710 $34,320 $33,175
Total Invoice $29,973 $32,359 $32,946 $30,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,320$33,175
Adjustments for Features-480-480-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,740$33,230$33,740$33,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,946$30,764
Adjustments for Features-461-461-5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,512$31,898$32,389$30,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2013201320132007
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power sliding rear window   $250
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,080$4,180$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$480$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-461-461-5570

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20132007
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.4 in130.5 in
Length191.6 in210.2 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%

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