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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: $5,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSEL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $21,127 $30,353 $33,230
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 3,660 375 375
Options (change) 3,258 300 300
Destination 685 850 850
Total Price $27,325 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $25,070 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,990
Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSEL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,325$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-8,790-8,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$24,085$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$25,070$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-8,423-8,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$23,080$25,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSEL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$10,540$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,790$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,423-8,567

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.4 in
Length197.6 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.9 ft3

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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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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