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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: $32,565

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $27,727 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Navigation system 1,990 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75 75
Cargo cover   135 135 135
Package 202A   2,250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Power liftgate     495 495
Navigation system 1,758 694 694 694
All-weather floor mats 145 66 66 66
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Package 202A   1,963    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Power liftgate     432 432
Options (change) 2,175 4,850 3,095 3,095
Options (change) 1,903 4,233 2,702 2,702
Destination 700 895 895 895
Total Price $32,565 $38,425 $42,090 $44,770
Total Invoice $30,330 $35,602 $39,125 $41,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,001
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,565$38,425$42,090$44,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,610-6,525-7,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$33,815$35,565$37,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,205
Total Invoice$30,330$35,602$39,125$41,624
Adjustments for Features0-4,271-6,065-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$31,331$33,060$34,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,729$3,088

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate$350 $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,095$8,705$10,620$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,610$6,525$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,271-6,065-7,205

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,513 lb.4,535 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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested42516%
Total Not Requested225084%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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