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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: $34,470

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,804

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,156

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $29,280
Base Invoice $36,669 $27,404
All-weather floor mats 185 75
iPod integration 199  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
All-weather floor mats 145 64
iPod integration 176  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 384 4,375
Options (change) 321 3,937
Destination 690 815
Total Price $40,274 $34,470
Total Invoice $37,680 $32,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,080
Model Year20082010
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$40,274$34,470
Adjustments for Features-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,524$34,470
Total Invoice$37,680$32,156
Adjustments for Features-4,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,236$32,156

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,395$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested37563%
Total Not Requested22537%
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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