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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,440 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||||
| Difference: $2,140 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,215 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||||
| Difference: $653 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $27,030 | $29,770 | $30,750 | $29,385 |
| Base Invoice | $24,942 | $27,408 | $28,291 | $28,210 |
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 595 | |||
| SYNC | 395 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | 195 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 75 | 235 |
| Heated front seats | 240 | 240 | ||
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Interior Convenience Package | 518 | |||
| SYNC | 344 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | |
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | 170 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 57 | 57 | 57 | 185 |
| Heated front seats | 209 | 209 | ||
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |
| Options (change) | 4,750 | 3,465 | 3,225 | 235 |
| Options (change) | 4,126 | 3,007 | 2,798 | 185 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 800 | 820 |
| Total Price | $32,580 | $34,035 | $34,775 | $30,440 |
| Total Invoice | $29,868 | $31,215 | $31,889 | $29,215 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/65-17 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,580 | $34,035 | $34,775 | $30,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -775 | -1,525 | -365 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,580 | $33,260 | $33,250 | $30,075 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $680 | $670 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,868 | $31,215 | $31,889 | $29,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -711 | -1,398 | -350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,868 | $30,504 | $30,491 | $28,865 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $636 | $623 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $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 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |||
| 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, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,140 | $5,915 | $6,665 | $5,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $775 | $1,525 | $365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -711 | -1,398 | -350 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus X | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,034 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 46.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 47% |
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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