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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: $31,654

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $981

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,349

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $28,900 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $26,436 $26,660 $30,535 $36,254
Navigation system 1,990 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 479 275 275  
Package 201A   800    
Sunroof   995    
Navigation system 1,758 710 710 710
All-weather floor mats 145 67 67 67
Rear spoiler 310 245 245  
Package 201A   714    
Sunroof   888    
Options (change) 2,654 2,940 1,145 870
Options (change) 2,213 2,624 1,022 777
Destination 700 795 795 795
Total Price $31,654 $32,635 $35,040 $40,965
Total Invoice $29,349 $30,079 $32,352 $37,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$31,654$32,635$35,040$40,965
Adjustments for Features0-760-1,850-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,654$31,875$33,190$36,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,315$4,315
Total Invoice$29,349$30,079$32,352$37,826
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,708-4,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,349$29,379$30,644$33,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,265$4,038

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,730$5,820$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760$1,850$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-700-1,708-4,409

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,970 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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested92597%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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