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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: $31,680

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,755 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,861 $26,790 $29,361
All-weather floor mats 185 55 55
Navigation system 1,990 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Audiophile Package   510  
All-weather floor mats 145 47 47
Navigation system 1,758 1,696 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 2,175 4,990 4,480
Options (change) 1,903 4,334 3,901
Destination 750 735 735
Total Price $31,680 $34,095 $36,330
Total Invoice $29,514 $31,859 $33,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,616
Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,680$34,095$36,330
Adjustments for Features0-780-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$33,315$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810
Total Invoice$29,514$31,859$33,997
Adjustments for Features0-729-2,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$31,130$31,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$804

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,445$4,225$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-729-2,063

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102007
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

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

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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