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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,710

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,386

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XPassatPassatPassat
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Interior Power Package 295          
Interior Convenience Group 595          
SYNC 395          
Satellite radio 195          
Heated front seats 240          
Leather seating surfaces 895          
Sunroof 960 960 960      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995      
Remote start 395 395 395      
Cargo net       100 100 100
Interior Power Package 257          
Interior Convenience Group 518          
SYNC 344          
Satellite radio 170          
Heated front seats 209          
Leather seating surfaces 779          
Sunroof 835 835 835      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736      
Remote start 343 343 343      
Cargo net       80 80 80
Options (change) 5,965 3,350 3,350 100 100 100
Options (change) 5,191 2,914 2,914 80 80 80
Destination 825 825 825 820 820 820
Total Price $35,060 $35,505 $36,500 $32,710 $34,845 $36,915
Total Invoice $31,974 $32,451 $33,347 $31,386 $33,434 $35,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $761
Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XPassatPassatPassat
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,060$35,505$36,500$32,710$34,845$36,915
Adjustments for Features00-890-180-180-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,060$35,505$35,610$32,530$34,665$36,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$550$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$31,974$32,451$33,347$31,386$33,434$35,419
Adjustments for Features00-813-173-173-269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,974$32,451$32,534$31,213$33,261$35,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$477$560$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092009201520152015
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XPassatPassatPassat
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Second-row high console  $250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Compass$0$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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,290$5,180$4,470$4,470$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$890$180$180$280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-813-173-173-269

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092015
ModelTaurus XPassat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length200.3 in191.6 in
Width74.9 in72.2 in
Height67.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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