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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,845

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,208

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $27,513 $26,790 $29,361
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
All-weather floor mats 185 55 55
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,950    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 47 47
Navigation system 1,589 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,900    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 9,185 8,740 7,035
Options (change) 8,431 7,683 6,234
Destination 630 735 735
Total Price $39,765 $37,845 $38,885
Total Invoice $36,574 $35,208 $36,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,464
Model Year200620072007
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,765$37,845$38,885
Adjustments for Features0-105-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$37,740$38,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$36,574$35,208$36,330
Adjustments for Features0-98-98
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,574$35,110$36,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620072007
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,170$6,275$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-98-98

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelPassatExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in113.7 in
Length188.2 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.283.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested315060%
Total Not Requested213040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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