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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: $38,115

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,948

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelPassatTaurus
Trim3.6 VR6SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $39,300
Base Invoice $27,513 $36,254
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Navigation system 1,800 795
Multicontour seats   595
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Sunroof   995
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 67
Navigation system 1,589 710
Multicontour seats   531
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 7,535 5,460
Options (change) 6,805 4,874
Destination 630 795
Total Price $38,115 $45,555
Total Invoice $34,948 $41,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,420
Model Year20062013
ModelPassatTaurus
Trim3.6 VR6SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$38,115$45,555
Adjustments for Features0-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,115$40,605
Total Invoice$34,948$41,923
Adjustments for Features0-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,948$37,368

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062013
ModelPassatTaurus
Trim3.6 VR6SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,530$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,555

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062013
ModelPassatTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in112.9 in
Length188.2 in202.9 in
Width71.7 in76.2 in
Height58.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft320.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested414078%
Total Not Requested114022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested247585%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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