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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: $39,195

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,314

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,095 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury #1 Package 3,250    
iPod integration 0    
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
Cargo cover   90 90
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Luxury #1 Package 2,970    
iPod integration 0    
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
Cargo cover   77 77
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,185 9,455 6,965
Options (change) 6,604 8,256 6,141
Destination 640 785 785
Total Price $39,195 $39,485 $40,145
Total Invoice $36,339 $36,314 $37,104

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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: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86
Model Year200720082008
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,195$39,485$40,145
Adjustments for Features-1200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$39,485$39,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$36,339$36,314$37,104
Adjustments for Features-1110-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,228$36,314$36,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$559

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720082008
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6 VR6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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 liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$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 player$125  
iPod integration$100  
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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$5,395$5,275$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110-231

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in113.7 in
Length188.0 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height59.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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		35.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft383.7 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 #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested290078%
Total Not Requested80522%

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-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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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