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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: $3,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatTaurus
TrimLuxVR6SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $22,980
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $21,127
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 479 479 3,660
Options (change) 310 310 3,258
Destination 690 690 685
Total Price $31,269 $37,219 $27,325
Total Invoice $29,107 $34,597 $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: $194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $546
Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatTaurus
TrimLuxVR6SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,269$37,219$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,750-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,519$32,764$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$29,107$34,597$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,491-4,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$30,456$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,840$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatTaurus
TrimLuxVR6SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,630$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$4,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,491-4,1410

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
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
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 spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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