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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: $32,870

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,060

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $27,620
Base Invoice $35,325 $25,388
Cargo net 100  
Limited Convenience Package   475
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Remote start   395
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Cargo net 80  
Limited Convenience Package   413
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Remote start   343
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 100 4,450
Options (change) 80 3,872
Destination 820 800
Total Price $37,755 $32,870
Total Invoice $36,225 $30,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,281
Model Year20162008
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,755$32,870
Adjustments for Features-5,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,665$32,870
Total Invoice$36,225$30,060
Adjustments for Features-4,8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,341$30,060

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,615$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8840

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelPassatTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in200.4 in
Width72.2 in74.5 in
Height58.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft321.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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