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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: $38,115

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,948

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHO3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $36,254 $27,513
Multicontour seats 595  
Package 302A / 402A 3,000  
Navigation system 795 1,800
Sunroof 995  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Sport Package   300
Multicontour seats 531  
Package 302A / 402A 2,678  
Navigation system 710 1,589
Sunroof 888  
All-weather floor mats 67 145
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Sport Package   274
Options (change) 5,460 7,535
Options (change) 4,874 6,805
Destination 795 630
Total Price $45,555 $38,115
Total Invoice $41,923 $34,948

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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: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,420
Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHO3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-17
Total Price$45,555$38,115
Adjustments for Features-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,605$38,115
Total Invoice$41,923$34,948
Adjustments for Features-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,368$34,948

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHO3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Curve control$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
HD radio$50 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,480$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.7 in
Length202.9 in188.2 in
Width76.2 in71.7 in
Height60.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested247585%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested414078%
Total Not Requested114022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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