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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: $30,599

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,375

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $25,412 $29,635 $35,025
Navigation system 1,990 1,850 1,850
All-weather floor mats 185 75 75
Rear spoiler 479    
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 401A     2,000
Navigation system 1,758 1,610 1,610
All-weather floor mats 145 65 65
Rear spoiler 310    
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 2,654 5,720 3,925
Options (change) 2,213 4,977 3,415
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $30,599 $38,670 $42,875
Total Invoice $28,375 $35,407 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,310
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$30,599$38,670$42,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,599$34,605$37,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,130
Total Invoice$28,375$35,407$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-3,722-4,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,375$31,685$34,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,846

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatTaurusTaurus
TrimKomfortLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,005$7,070$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,722-4,704

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102012
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.4,016 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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