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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,739

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $40,780
Base Invoice $31,600 $38,027
Cargo net 95  
Rear spoiler 375  
Package 402A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 69  
Rear spoiler 300  
Package 402A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 470 5,725
Options (change) 369 4,996
Destination 770 895
Total Price $34,190 $47,400
Total Invoice $32,739 $43,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,068
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,190$47,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$39,725
Total Invoice$32,739$43,918
Adjustments for Features0-7,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$36,807

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,355$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,111

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.6 in
Length191.6 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.980.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%

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