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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: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,924

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelPassatPassatExplorer
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $37,535
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $34,952
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 475 475 5,900
Options (change) 380 380 5,015
Destination 820 820 825
Total Price $32,290 $35,290 $44,260
Total Invoice $30,924 $33,801 $40,792

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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: $9,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,343
Model Year201720172011
ModelPassatPassatExplorer
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,290$35,290$44,260
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,290$35,190$41,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,924$33,801$40,792
Adjustments for Features0-96-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,924$33,705$38,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172011
ModelPassatPassatExplorer
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,515$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-2,525

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,231 lb.4,579 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 Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%

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