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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: $34,790

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $42,520
Base Invoice $32,151 $40,182
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 470 1,790
Options (change) 369 1,700
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,790 $45,185
Total Invoice $33,315 $42,757

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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: $5,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,711
Model Year20132017
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$34,790$45,185
Adjustments for Features0-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,790$40,185
Total Invoice$33,315$42,757
Adjustments for Features0-4,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,315$38,026

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,405$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,731

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132017
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 audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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