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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatTaurus
Trim3.6 VR6SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $22,980
Base Invoice $27,513 $21,127
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Sunroof   895
Heated mirrors   35
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Sunroof   797
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 2,750 3,660
Options (change) 2,513 3,258
Destination 630 685
Total Price $33,330 $27,325
Total Invoice $30,656 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,224
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatTaurus
Trim3.6 VR6SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,330$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,675$27,325
Total Invoice$30,656$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,294$25,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatTaurus
Trim3.6 VR6SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,030$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3620

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in108.5 in
Length188.2 in197.6 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested212555%
Total Not Requested170545%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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