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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: $42,354 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||
| Difference: $2,516 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,350 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||
| Difference: $1,621 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Passat |
| Trim | SHO | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $36,050 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $33,597 |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | 1,800 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 185 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,195 | 975 |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 225 | |
| Rear spoiler | 479 | |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | 1,589 |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 145 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,040 | 861 |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 199 | |
| Rear spoiler | 310 | |
| AWD | 1,959 | |
| Options (change) | 5,920 | 5,614 |
| Options (change) | 5,151 | 5,063 |
| Destination | 795 | 690 |
| Total Price | $44,870 | $42,354 |
| Total Invoice | $40,971 | $39,350 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $576 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $150 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Passat |
| Trim | SHO | 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 | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $44,870 | $42,354 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,940 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,930 | $42,354 |
| Total Invoice | $40,971 | $39,350 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,771 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,200 | $39,350 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Passat |
| Trim | SHO | 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| 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 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,545 | $4,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,940 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,771 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| 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 |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | 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 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% |
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