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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: $34,625

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,636

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $36,050
Base Invoice $25,388 $33,597
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Sunshade, rear 225  
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 895  
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
AWD 1,850 1,950
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Sunshade, rear 196  
Satellite radio 170  
Sunroof 779  
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 145
Navigation system 1,736 1,589
AWD 1,666 1,959
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 6,205 4,160
Options (change) 5,448 3,892
Destination 800 690
Total Price $34,625 $40,900
Total Invoice $31,636 $38,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,535
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,625$40,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$39,820
Total Invoice$31,636$38,179
Adjustments for Features0-1,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,636$37,171

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,008

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.7 in
Length200.4 in188.2 in
Width74.5 in71.7 in
Height61.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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