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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: $32,945

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $34,650
Base Invoice $25,388 $33,230
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Remote start 395  
Cargo net   100
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
All-weather floor mats 57 185
Remote start 343  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,525 335
Options (change) 3,929 265
Destination 800 850
Total Price $32,945 $35,835
Total Invoice $30,117 $34,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $928
Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,945$35,835
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,945$30,455
Total Invoice$30,117$34,345
Adjustments for Features0-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,117$29,189

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length200.4 in191.6 in
Width74.5 in72.2 in
Height61.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested29056%
Total Not Requested22544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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