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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: $31,175

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,039

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $28,300
Base Invoice $28,053 $26,436
Sunshade, rear 225  
Sunroof 895  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Navigation system 1,995 1,990
Sunshade, rear 196  
Sunroof 779  
All-weather floor mats 57 145
Navigation system 1,736 1,758
Options (change) 3,190 2,175
Options (change) 2,768 1,903
Destination 825 700
Total Price $34,685 $31,175
Total Invoice $31,646 $29,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $513
Model Year20092009
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,685$31,175
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$31,175
Total Invoice$31,646$29,039
Adjustments for Features-2,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,552$29,039

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$5,115$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0940

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,643 lb.3,344 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
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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