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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: $32,715

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,188

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelPassatExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,513 $27,404
All-weather floor mats 185 75
AWD 1,950 2,320
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
All-weather floor mats 145 64
AWD 1,900 2,112
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Options (change) 2,135 4,375
Options (change) 2,045 3,937
Destination 630 815
Total Price $32,715 $34,470
Total Invoice $30,188 $32,156

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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: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year20062010
ModelPassatExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,715$34,470
Adjustments for Features0-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,715$33,805
Total Invoice$30,188$32,156
Adjustments for Features0-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,188$31,536

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelPassatExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,090$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-620

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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