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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,480

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,653

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJetta
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $24,615
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $23,200
SYNC 395      
Interior Power Package 295      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Heated front seats 240 240    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 225
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,790
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
iPod integration       0
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Panoramic sunroof       1,300
SYNC 344      
Interior Power Package 257      
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Heated front seats 209 209    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 175
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,581
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
iPod integration       0
6-speed automated manual       1,099
Panoramic sunroof       1,148
Options (change) 4,750 3,465 3,225 4,415
Options (change) 4,126 3,007 2,798 4,003
Destination 800 800 800 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $32,580 $34,035 $34,775 $28,480
Total Invoice $29,868 $31,215 $31,889 $26,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,203
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJetta
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionA6A6A6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,580$34,035$34,775$28,480
Adjustments for Features-2,195-2,970-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$31,065$31,055$28,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$670$0
Total Invoice$29,868$31,215$31,889$26,653
Adjustments for Features-2,012-2,724-3,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,856$28,491$28,478$26,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$622$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJetta
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,965$7,715$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$2,970$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,012-2,724-3,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurus XJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length200.3 in179.3 in
Width74.9 in70.1 in
Height67.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested65081%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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