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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: $24,740

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $3,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062021
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $26,995
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
CD player 150    
Sunroof 895 895  
Heated mirrors 95 35  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
CD player 134    
Sunroof 797 797  
Heated mirrors 85 31  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 3,225 1,925 325
Options (change) 2,854 1,714 270
Destination 685 685 995
Total Price $24,740 $25,590 $28,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,915
Model Year200620062021
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$24,740$25,590$28,315
Adjustments for Features0-180-5,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,740$25,410$22,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062021
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
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
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,495$1,675$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-241

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062021
ModelTaurusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.4 in
Length197.6 in193.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,325 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 SE

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

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