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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,404 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||
| Difference: $6,346 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,391 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||
| Difference: $5,599 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Taurus |
| Trim | VR6 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,050 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $33,597 | $36,254 |
| Rear spoiler | 479 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 185 | 75 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | 1,195 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 795 |
| Heated front seats | 225 | |
| Multicontour seats | 595 | |
| Package 302A / 402A | 3,000 | |
| Sunroof | 995 | |
| Rear spoiler | 310 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 145 | 67 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | 1,067 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | 710 |
| Heated front seats | 199 | |
| Multicontour seats | 531 | |
| Package 302A / 402A | 2,678 | |
| Sunroof | 888 | |
| Options (change) | 3,664 | 6,655 |
| Options (change) | 3,104 | 5,941 |
| Destination | 690 | 795 |
| Total Price | $40,404 | $46,750 |
| Total Invoice | $37,391 | $42,990 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $996 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $679 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Taurus |
| Trim | VR6 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/26 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $40,404 | $46,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,404 | $41,400 |
| Total Invoice | $37,391 | $42,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,920 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,391 | $38,070 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Taurus |
| Trim | VR6 | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,555 | $7,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,920 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Passat | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,576 lb. | 4,343 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Package 302A / 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 2625 | 90% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
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