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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,065 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| Difference: $3,610 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,848 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| Difference: $3,083 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Passat |
| Trim | SHO | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $27,513 |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | 1,800 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 185 |
| Sport Package | 300 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | 1,589 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 145 |
| Sport Package | 274 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | |
| AWD | 1,900 | |
| Options (change) | 4,725 | 9,485 |
| Options (change) | 4,111 | 8,705 |
| Destination | 795 | 630 |
| Total Price | $43,675 | $40,065 |
| Total Invoice | $39,931 | $36,848 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,652 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Passat |
| Trim | SHO | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 18/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $43,675 | $40,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,565 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,110 | $40,065 |
| Total Invoice | $39,931 | $36,848 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,431 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,500 | $36,848 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Passat |
| Trim | SHO | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,295 | $4,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,565 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,431 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,415 lb. | 3,829 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 62% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | -26% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3640 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1640 | 31% |
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