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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,574

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,513 $29,479 $34,952
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
AWD 1,950 2,000 2,000
Package 202A   3,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
All-weather floor mats 145 64 64
Navigation system 1,589 676 676
AWD 1,900 1,820 1,820
Package 202A   2,614  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 9,185 7,540 4,465
Options (change) 8,431 6,530 3,916
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $39,765 $39,885 $42,825
Total Invoice $36,574 $36,834 $39,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,619
Model Year200620112011
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,765$39,885$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,035-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$37,850$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$36,574$36,834$39,693
Adjustments for Features0-1,879-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,574$34,955$36,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620112011
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$6,945$8,980$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,879-3,105

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.6 in
Length188.2 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.280.7 ft3

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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, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested319060%
Total Not Requested209040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested212566%
Total Not Requested110034%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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