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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: $38,264

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,201

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelPassatTaurus
Trim3.6 VR6SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $42,770
Base Invoice $27,997 $40,418
Sport Package 4,030  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Rear spoiler 479  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 90
Navigation system 1,800 795
Sunroof   995
Sport Package 3,681  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Rear spoiler 310  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 86
Navigation system 1,589 755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 7,444 1,880
Options (change) 6,564 1,786
Destination 640 875
Total Price $38,264 $45,525
Total Invoice $35,201 $43,079

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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: $2,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,643
Model Year20072018
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)80, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$38,264$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,264$41,050
Total Invoice$35,201$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,201$38,844

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072018
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
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,980$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,235

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072018
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested349073%
Total Not Requested129027%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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