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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: $24,590

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,805

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelPassatTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $26,436 $19,400 $21,127
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
Sunroof   895 895
Heated mirrors   95 35
CD changer, in-dash     350
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
Sunroof   797 797
Heated mirrors   85 31
CD changer, in-dash     312
Options (change) 0 3,075 2,275
Options (change) 0 2,720 2,026
Destination 700 685 685
Total Price $29,000 $24,590 $25,940
Total Invoice $27,136 $22,805 $23,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,224
Model Year200920062006
ModelPassatTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$29,000$24,590$25,940
Adjustments for Features-3,3200-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$24,590$25,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$845
Total Invoice$27,136$22,805$23,838
Adjustments for Features-3,1070-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,029$22,805$23,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$569

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920062006
ModelPassatTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$4,590$1,270$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1070-464

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,344 lb.3,343 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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