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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,365

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,680

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPassatTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimKomfortSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,690 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $27,727 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Navigation system 1,990 1,995 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75 75
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Power liftgate   475 475  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Limited Ultimate Package       825
Navigation system 1,758 1,736 1,736 1,736
All-weather floor mats 145 57 57 57
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Power liftgate   413 413  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Limited Ultimate Package       718
Options (change) 2,175 4,535 3,940 4,050
Options (change) 1,903 3,938 3,420 3,516
Destination 700 800 800 800
Total Price $32,565 $32,365 $34,510 $35,600
Total Invoice $30,330 $29,680 $31,628 $32,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,204
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPassatTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimKomfortSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,565$32,365$34,510$35,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-2,995-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$30,670$31,515$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$845$985
Total Invoice$30,330$29,680$31,628$32,607
Adjustments for Features0-1,554-2,745-3,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,330$28,126$28,883$28,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$757$868

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelPassatTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimKomfortSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$3,070$4,765$6,065$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695$2,995$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,554-2,745-3,613

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
ModelPassatTaurus X
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in112.9 in
Length188.0 in200.3 in
Width71.7 in74.9 in
Height59.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.847.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested65081%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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