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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: $35,555

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,049

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHOV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $34,265
Base Invoice $35,025 $32,860
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net   95
Rear spoiler   375
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610  
Remote start 398  
Cargo net   69
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,275 470
Options (change) 3,748 369
Destination 795 820
Total Price $43,225 $35,555
Total Invoice $39,568 $34,049

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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: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,652
Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHOV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$43,225$35,555
Adjustments for Features-2,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,185$35,555
Total Invoice$39,568$34,049
Adjustments for Features-1,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,701$34,049

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHOV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,655$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8670

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length202.9 in191.6 in
Width76.2 in72.2 in
Height60.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested66590%
Total Not Requested7510%

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