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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelFreestarPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,575 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $27,162 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Stability Control 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 200      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695      
Premium Package 375      
Power passenger seat 305      
Console without shifter 150      
Heated front seats 245      
Memory system, driver seat 425      
Power-adjustable pedals 150      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Floor mats   235    
Stability Control 506      
Obstacle detection, rear 170      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591      
Premium Package 319      
Power passenger seat 259      
Console without shifter 128      
Heated front seats 208      
Memory system, driver seat 362      
Power-adjustable pedals 128      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 3,140 335 100 100
Options (change) 2,671 265 80 80
Destination 730 820 820 820
Total Price $33,445 $31,650 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $30,563 $30,330 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,130
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelFreestarPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,445$31,650$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-4,090-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,445$29,670$31,100$33,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$30,563$30,330$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,897-3,924-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,563$28,433$29,841$32,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,408$3,772

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelFreestarPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,425$8,405$10,515$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980$4,090$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,897-3,924-4,020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelFreestarPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.8 in110.4 in
Length201.0 in191.6 in
Width76.4 in72.2 in
Height70.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft315.9 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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