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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: $28,650

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $26,995
SYNC 395    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Sunroof 895 895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     100
SYNC 344    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 185
Sunroof 779 779  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 1,365 970 660
Options (change) 1,180 836 535
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $28,860 $32,465 $28,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,051
Model Year200920092021
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,860$32,465$28,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,860$30,225$26,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,365$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092021
ModelTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSELLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
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 
911 assist$25$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,575$4,815$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,050-123

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092021
ModelTaurusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length200.4 in193.6 in
Width74.5 in72.2 in
Height61.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,326 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 SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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