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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: $24,590

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,805

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSESELKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $28,300
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $26,436
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
Sunroof 895 895  
Heated mirrors 95 35  
CD changer, in-dash   350  
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
Sunroof 797 797  
Heated mirrors 85 31  
CD changer, in-dash   312  
Options (change) 3,075 2,275 0
Options (change) 2,720 2,026 0
Destination 685 685 700
Total Price $24,590 $25,940 $29,000
Total Invoice $22,805 $23,838 $27,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,224
Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSESELKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$24,590$25,940$29,000
Adjustments for Features0-505-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,590$25,435$25,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0
Total Invoice$22,805$23,838$27,136
Adjustments for Features0-464-3,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,805$23,374$24,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062009
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSESELKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,270$1,775$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-3,107

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062009
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 Weight3,343 lb.3,344 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 SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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%

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