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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: $7,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132010
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $33,065
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $30,804
Package 201A       1,335
Navigation system       1,995
Remote start       395
Sunroof       850
Package 201A       1,135
Navigation system       1,696
Remote start       327
Sunroof       723
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,575
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,881
Destination 795 795 795 815
Total Price $31,220 $33,710 $34,320 $38,455
Total Invoice $29,973 $32,359 $32,946 $35,500

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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: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,175
Model Year2013201320132010
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, 9190, 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$38,455
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,220$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,946$35,500
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,850$34,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2013201320132010
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
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 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Rigid bed cover   $700
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
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, bright finish   $500
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,240$4,340$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,352

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20132010
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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%

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