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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: $31,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,250

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $26,175
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $24,706
Floor mats 235      
Convenience Package       195
Electronics Package       595
Leather upholstery       995
Satellite radio       195
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Remote start       385
Side curtain airbags       560
Sunroof       850
Navigation system       1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       510
Floor mats 185      
Convenience Package       166
Electronics Package       506
Leather upholstery       846
Satellite radio       166
Obstacle detection, rear       251
Remote start       326
Side curtain airbags       476
Sunroof       723
Navigation system       1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       433
Options (change) 235 0 0 6,575
Options (change) 185 0 0 5,589
Destination 820 820 820 720
Total Price $31,550 $35,090 $37,655 $33,470
Total Invoice $30,250 $33,685 $36,145 $31,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,975
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6A5
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$31,550$35,090$37,655$33,470
Adjustments for Features-2,305-4,415-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,245$30,675$33,140$33,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,250$33,685$36,145$31,015
Adjustments for Features-2,210-4,238-4,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,040$29,447$31,811$31,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,407$3,771$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2016201620162007
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power sliding rear window   $250
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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$6,430$8,540$8,640$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$4,415$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,210-4,238-4,3340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20162007
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 Weight3,231 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 seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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