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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: $43,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,153

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $37,535
Base Invoice $36,669 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Cargo cover   135
All-weather floor mats 145 64
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 3,185 8,110
Options (change) 2,794 7,014
Destination 690 825
Total Price $43,075 $46,470
Total Invoice $40,153 $42,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,680
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,075$46,470
Adjustments for Features0-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,075$40,695
Total Invoice$40,153$42,791
Adjustments for Features0-5,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,153$37,473

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,480$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,318

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.6 in
Length188.0 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested182546%

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