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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: $37,665

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,019

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $37,770
Base Invoice $34,519 $34,663
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Navigation system   1,750
Package 401B   2,000
Remote start   395
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Navigation system   1,523
Package 401B   1,740
Remote start   344
Options (change) 850 4,145
Options (change) 680 3,607
Destination 820 825
Total Price $37,665 $42,740
Total Invoice $36,019 $39,095

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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: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,736
Model Year20152010
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, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,665$42,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$41,275
Total Invoice$36,019$39,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,019$37,755

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152010
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
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152010
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 Weight3,423 lb.4,415 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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