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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,739

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $40,220
Base Invoice $31,600 $37,103
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95  
Navigation system   795
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69  
Navigation system   710
Options (change) 470 795
Options (change) 369 710
Destination 770 875
Total Price $34,190 $41,890
Total Invoice $32,739 $38,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,248
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$34,190$41,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$38,965
Total Invoice$32,739$38,688
Adjustments for Features0-2,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,739$35,987

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,605$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,701

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in202.9 in
Width72.2 in76.2 in
Height58.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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