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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,065 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $8,050 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,848 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||
| Difference: $9,136 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Passat | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $45,355 | $53,235 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $43,315 | $50,839 |
| Sport Package | 300 | ||
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 120 | 120 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||
| AWD | 1,950 | ||
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Sport Package | 274 | ||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 114 | 114 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||
| AWD | 1,900 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,485 | 1,815 | 220 |
| Options (change) | 8,705 | 1,724 | 209 |
| Destination | 630 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $40,065 | $48,115 | $54,400 |
| Total Invoice | $36,848 | $45,984 | $51,993 |
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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: $1,970 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,325 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Passat | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/27 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $40,065 | $48,115 | $54,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,080 | -11,395 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,065 | $42,035 | $43,005 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $970 |
| Total Invoice | $36,848 | $45,984 | $51,993 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,811 | -10,891 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,848 | $40,173 | $41,102 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $929 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Passat | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| 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 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $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 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,315 | $13,395 | $18,710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,080 | $11,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,811 | -10,891 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Passat | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,829 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4140 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 1140 | 22% |
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