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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $27,727 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,990 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Audiophile Package   510  
Navigation system 1,758 1,696 1,696
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 1,990 5,195 4,685
Options (change) 1,758 4,464 4,031
Destination 700 645 645
Total Price $32,380 $36,040 $37,845
Total Invoice $30,185 $32,627 $34,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,564
Model Year200920062006
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,380$36,040$37,845
Adjustments for Features0-970-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$35,070$35,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$30,185$32,627$34,254
Adjustments for Features0-878-1,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$31,749$32,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$564

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,380$4,350$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878-1,941

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,512 lb.4,531 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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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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