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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: $34,780

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,736

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $33,995
Base Invoice $28,053 $32,601
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 395  
Sunroof 895  
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,736  
Remote start 343  
Sunroof 779  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 3,285 100
Options (change) 2,858 80
Destination 825 820
Total Price $34,780 $34,915
Total Invoice $31,736 $33,501

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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: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,663
Model Year20092017
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimLimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,780$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,780$30,300
Total Invoice$31,736$33,501
Adjustments for Features0-4,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,736$29,073

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
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
Cargo Management 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,428

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
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.3,481 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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