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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: $39,690

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,488

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $86

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,513 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
All-weather floor mats 185 55 55
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,950 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 47 47
Navigation system 1,589 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,900 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 9,185 9,660 6,875
Options (change) 8,431 8,430 6,064
Destination 630 785 785
Total Price $39,765 $39,690 $40,055
Total Invoice $36,574 $36,488 $37,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year200620082008
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,765$39,690$40,055
Adjustments for Features-17000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,595$39,690$40,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$36,574$36,488$37,027
Adjustments for Features-15600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,418$36,488$37,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
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$1700$1700
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,170$6,000$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15600

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested315060%
Total Not Requested213040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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