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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: $39,429

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHOVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,975 $36,050
Navigation system 795 1,800
Sunroof 995  
All-weather floor mats 90 185
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
Navigation system 755 1,589
Sunroof 945  
All-weather floor mats 86 145
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
Options (change) 1,880 2,689
Options (change) 1,786 2,243
Destination 995 690
Total Price $45,850 $39,429

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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: $2,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,013
Model Year20192008
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHOVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$45,850$39,429
Adjustments for Features-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,500$39,429

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192008
ModelTaurusPassat
TrimSHOVR6
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
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
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,555$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192008
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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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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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