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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: $34,090

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,190

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $5,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelPassatTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,835 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $35,325 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Cargo net 100      
SYNC   395    
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Remote start   395 395 395
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Limited Convenience Package       255
Cargo net 80      
SYNC   344    
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Remote start   343 343 343
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 100 6,260 4,080 3,800
Options (change) 80 5,448 3,550 3,306
Destination 820 800 800 800
Total Price $37,755 $34,090 $34,650 $35,350
Total Invoice $36,225 $31,190 $31,758 $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: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,728
Model Year2016200820082008
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$37,755$34,090$34,650$35,350
Adjustments for Features-3,565-1250-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$33,965$34,650$34,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$620
Total Invoice$36,225$31,190$31,758$32,397
Adjustments for Features-3,421-1140-701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,804$31,076$31,758$31,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682$620

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2016200820082008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0   
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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
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  $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,030$4,590$4,465$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$125$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,421-1140-701

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,481 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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