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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: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,801

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelPassatTaurus
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $40,220
Base Invoice $32,601 $37,103
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Sunroof   995
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80  
Navigation system   710
Driver Assist Package   1,781
Package 301A / 401A   1,785
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 475 5,785
Options (change) 380 5,164
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,290 $46,880
Total Invoice $33,801 $43,142

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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: $9,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,073
Model Year20172015
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)235/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$35,290$46,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$44,415
Total Invoice$33,801$43,142
Adjustments for Features0-2,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,801$40,874

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172015
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,665$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,268

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,481 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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65035%
Total Not Requested122565%

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