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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: $31,654

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $556

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,349

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSELLimitedSHOKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,080 $34,280 $39,980 $28,300
Base Invoice $26,827 $31,624 $36,882 $26,436
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,990
Package 201A 1,150      
All-weather floor mats 85 85 85 185
Rear spoiler 275 275   479
Sunroof     995  
Package 301A / 401A     2,000  
Navigation system 710 710 710 1,758
Package 201A 1,027      
All-weather floor mats 76 76 76 145
Rear spoiler 245 245   310
Sunroof     888  
Package 301A / 401A     1,785  
Options (change) 2,305 1,155 3,875 2,654
Options (change) 2,058 1,031 3,459 2,213
Destination 825 825 825 700
Total Price $32,210 $36,260 $44,680 $31,654
Total Invoice $29,710 $33,480 $41,166 $29,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $371
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $190
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSELLimitedSHOKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7390, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19235/45-17
Total Price$32,210$36,260$44,680$31,654
Adjustments for Features-185-2,800-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$33,460$37,130$31,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,435$5,105$0
Total Invoice$29,710$33,480$41,166$29,349
Adjustments for Features-171-2,585-6,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$30,895$34,210$29,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,356$4,671$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPassat
TrimSELLimitedSHOKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, power $200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio  $50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,845$11,595$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$2,800$7,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-171-2,585-6,9560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142009
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,345 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested125098%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1875100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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