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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: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $3,715 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $4,670 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 | $21,127 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | |||
| Sunroof | 895 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | |||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | |||
| Sunroof | 797 | |||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | |||
| Options (change) | 375 | 375 | 375 | 3,660 |
| Options (change) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 3,258 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 770 | 685 |
| Total Price | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 | $27,325 |
| Total Invoice | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 | $25,070 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $689 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 | $27,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,155 | -4,155 | -4,255 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,885 | $29,185 | $29,840 | $27,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 | $25,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,981 | -3,981 | -4,077 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,759 | $27,965 | $28,593 | $25,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Taurus |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,680 | $5,680 | $5,780 | $1,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,155 | $4,155 | $4,255 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,981 | -3,981 | -4,077 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 3,344 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
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