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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: $33,795

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,933

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelPassatTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,525 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $32,151 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Cargo net 95      
SYNC   395    
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Remote start   395 395 395
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Limited Convenience Package       255
Cargo net 69      
SYNC   344    
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Remote start   343 343 343
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 95 5,965 3,785 3,800
Options (change) 69 5,191 3,293 3,306
Destination 795 800 800 800
Total Price $34,415 $33,795 $34,355 $35,350
Total Invoice $33,015 $30,933 $31,501 $32,397

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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: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,718
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelPassatTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$34,415$33,795$34,355$35,350
Adjustments for Features0-695-570-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,415$33,100$33,785$33,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$665
Total Invoice$33,015$30,933$31,501$32,397
Adjustments for Features0-636-523-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,015$30,297$30,978$30,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$681$647

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelPassatTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
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 audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,795$4,490$4,365$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695$570$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-636-523-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20132008
ModelPassatTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in200.3 in
Width72.2 in74.9 in
Height58.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.947.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.985.2 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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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 Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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