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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: $42,354

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,350

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimVR6SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $38,155
Base Invoice $33,597 $35,035
Rear spoiler 479  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Adaptive cruise control 975 1,195
Navigation system 1,800 1,550
Heated front seats 225  
AWD 1,950  
Package 402A   3,100
Rear spoiler 310  
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 65
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,040
Navigation system 1,589 1,349
Heated front seats 199  
AWD 1,959  
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 5,614 5,920
Options (change) 5,063 5,151
Destination 690 795
Total Price $42,354 $44,870
Total Invoice $39,350 $40,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $118
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimVR6SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$42,354$44,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,354$42,955
Total Invoice$39,350$40,981
Adjustments for Features0-1,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,350$39,232

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimVR6SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,605$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,749

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,829 lb.4,415 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
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested195062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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