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Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,215

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,111

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $1,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarPassatPassat
TrimLimitedLuxVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,575 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $27,162 $29,222 $36,669
Stability Control 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 200    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695    
Power passenger seat 305    
Premium Package 375    
Console without shifter 150    
Power liftgate 400    
Heated front seats 245 225 225
CD changer, in-dash 255    
Memory system, driver seat 425    
Power-adjustable pedals 150    
Stability Control 506    
Obstacle detection, rear 170    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591    
Power passenger seat 259    
Premium Package 319    
Console without shifter 128    
Power liftgate 340    
Heated front seats 208 199 199
CD changer, in-dash 217    
Memory system, driver seat 362    
Power-adjustable pedals 128    
Options (change) 3,795 225 225
Options (change) 3,228 199 199
Destination 730 690 690
Total Price $34,100 $32,215 $40,115
Total Invoice $31,120 $30,111 $37,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $630
Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarPassatPassat
TrimLimitedLuxVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine201hp V6200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,100$32,215$40,115
Adjustments for Features-4150-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$32,215$37,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,495
Total Invoice$31,120$30,111$37,558
Adjustments for Features-3790-2,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,741$30,111$35,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,195

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620082008
ModelFreestarPassatPassat
TrimLimitedLuxVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40 $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,915$5,500$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-3790-2,252

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelFreestarPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.8 in106.7 in
Length201.0 in188.0 in
Width76.4 in71.7 in
Height70.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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