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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSELLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $21,127 $28,107 $33,597
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Rear spoiler   479 479
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Rear spoiler   310 310
Options (change) 3,660 479 479
Options (change) 3,258 310 310
Destination 685 690 690
Total Price $27,325 $31,269 $37,219
Total Invoice $25,070 $29,107 $34,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $546
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSELLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,325$31,269$37,219
Adjustments for Features0-3,750-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$27,519$32,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$25,070$29,107$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-3,491-4,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$25,616$30,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,840

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSELLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,175$4,925$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,491-4,141

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in106.7 in
Length197.6 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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