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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: $23,845

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $2,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelTaurusTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSESELWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $25,295 $29,995
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965      
Front buckets 125      
CD player 150      
Heated mirrors 95 35    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Floor mats     235  
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840      
Front buckets 112      
CD player 134      
Heated mirrors 85 31    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270
Floor mats     185  
Options (change) 2,330 1,030 560 325
Options (change) 2,057 917 455 270
Destination 685 685 895 895
Total Price $23,845 $24,695 $26,750 $31,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,161
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelTaurusTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSESELWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$23,845$24,695$26,750$31,215
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,380-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$24,515$24,370$26,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0$1,915

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620192019
ModelTaurusTaurusPassatPassat
TrimSESELWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,670$1,850$4,050$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$2,380$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-120-184

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062019
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 Weight3,343 lb.3,274 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 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 row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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