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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $31,010
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $28,752
Convenience Package     995
Navigation system     2,505
Remote start     385
Sunroof     850
Convenience Package     846
Navigation system     2,129
Remote start     327
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 0 0 4,735
Options (change) 0 0 4,025
Destination 820 820 815
Total Price $31,815 $34,815 $36,560
Total Invoice $30,544 $33,421 $33,592

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,152
Model Year201720172009
ModelPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine170hp I4280hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$31,815$34,815$36,560
Adjustments for Features-4,275-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$30,440$36,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,544$33,421$33,592
Adjustments for Features-4,104-4,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,440$29,221$33,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201720172009
ModelPassatPassatExplorer Sport Trac
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$8,190$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$4,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,104-4,2000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20172009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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