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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: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,755 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,861 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,990 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 1,758 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 145 64 64
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,175 5,735 4,230
Options (change) 1,903 4,954 3,675
Destination 750 815 815
Total Price $31,680 $38,165 $40,595
Total Invoice $29,514 $35,088 $37,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,174
Model Year201020092009
ModelPassatExplorerExplorer
TrimKomfortEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,680$38,165$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,610-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$35,555$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$29,514$35,088$37,391
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-4,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$32,688$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$687

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020092009
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  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,455$6,065$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,610$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,400-4,016

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested130098%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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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