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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: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,153

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $40,780
Base Invoice $36,669 $38,027
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Navigation system 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control 975 1,150
Cargo cover   135
Package 402A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 66
Navigation system 1,589  
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,004
Cargo cover   118
Package 402A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,185 7,085
Options (change) 2,794 6,184
Destination 690 895
Total Price $43,075 $48,760
Total Invoice $40,153 $45,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $490
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,075$48,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,075$43,935
Total Invoice$40,153$45,106
Adjustments for Features0-4,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,153$40,643

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimVR6Sport
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
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,655$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,463

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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.4,921 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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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