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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: $32,115

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,831

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $31,044 $33,774
Convenience Package       1,995  
Navigation system       1,995  
Remote start       385 385
Navigation and Moon Package         2,845
Convenience Package       1,696  
Navigation system       1,696  
Remote start       327 327
Navigation and Moon Package         2,418
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,375 3,230
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,719 2,745
Destination 820 820 820 815 815
Total Price $32,115 $34,215 $35,085 $38,470 $40,325
Total Invoice $30,831 $32,846 $33,680 $35,578 $37,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,979
Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,115$34,215$35,085$38,470$40,325
Adjustments for Features00-100-830-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$34,215$34,985$37,640$38,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$755
Total Invoice$30,831$32,846$33,680$35,578$37,334
Adjustments for Features00-96-768-1,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,831$32,846$33,584$34,810$35,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$737

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014201420102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatExplorerExplorer
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,990$4,090$4,820$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$830$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-768-1,787

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142010
ModelPassatExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in113.7 in
Length191.6 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%

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