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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $53,235
Base Invoice $33,230 $50,839
All-weather floor mats 235 120
Cargo net 100  
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo mat   100
All-weather floor mats 185 114
Cargo net 80  
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 710 220
Options (change) 565 209
Destination 850 945
Total Price $36,210 $54,400
Total Invoice $34,645 $51,993

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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: $9,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,727
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,210$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-9,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,210$45,380
Total Invoice$34,645$51,993
Adjustments for Features0-8,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,645$43,372

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatExplorer
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,415$14,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,621

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.6 in
Length191.6 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.981.7 ft3

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