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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: $34,790

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHOV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $33,525
Base Invoice $40,418 $32,151
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Cargo net   95
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Cargo net   69
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 1,790 470
Options (change) 1,700 369
Destination 875 795
Total Price $45,435 $34,790
Total Invoice $42,993 $33,315

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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: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,947
Model Year20182013
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)245/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$45,435$34,790
Adjustments for Features-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,435$34,790
Total Invoice$42,993$33,315
Adjustments for Features-4,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,262$33,315

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,405$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,343 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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