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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: $36,535

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,310

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $30,670
Base Invoice $33,597 $28,053
All-weather floor mats 185 75
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
AWD 1,950 1,850
Sunshade, rear   225
Sunroof   895
All-weather floor mats 145 57
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,736
AWD 1,959 1,664
Sunshade, rear   196
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 4,160 5,040
Options (change) 3,892 4,432
Destination 690 825
Total Price $40,900 $36,535
Total Invoice $38,179 $33,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,164
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,900$36,535
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,145$36,535
Total Invoice$38,179$33,310
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,474$33,310

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimVR6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,905$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7050

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in112.9 in
Length188.2 in200.4 in
Width71.7 in74.5 in
Height58.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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