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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: $35,735

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,265

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $34,650 $33,065
Base Invoice $33,230 $30,804
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Package 201A   1,335
Navigation system   1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   395
Sunroof   850
All-weather floor mats 185 66
Package 201A   1,135
Navigation system   1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 235 5,960
Options (change) 185 5,139
Destination 850 815
Total Price $35,735 $39,840
Total Invoice $34,265 $36,758

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,571
Model Year20182010
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$35,735$39,840
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,525$39,840
Total Invoice$34,265$36,758
Adjustments for Features-3,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,187$36,758

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182010
ModelPassatExplorer Sport Trac
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear defrost$200 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,730$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0780

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,571 lb.4,618 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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