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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XGolf / GTI
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $24,295
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $23,323
Interior Power Package 295      
SYNC 395      
Heated front seats 240      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Satellite radio 195      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 235
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Autobahn Package       5,530
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Interior Power Package 257      
SYNC 344      
Heated front seats 209      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Satellite radio 170      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 176
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Autobahn Package       5,310
6-speed automated manual       1,056
Options (change) 5,645 3,030 3,030 6,865
Options (change) 4,905 2,628 2,628 6,542
Destination 825 825 825 770
Total Price $34,740 $35,185 $36,180 $31,930
Total Invoice $31,688 $32,165 $33,061 $30,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XGolf / GTI
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,740$35,185$36,180$31,930
Adjustments for Features-1,135-1,135-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$34,050$34,155$31,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$550$0
Total Invoice$31,688$32,165$33,061$30,635
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,038-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,653$31,127$31,211$30,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$474$558$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XGolf / GTI
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net  $40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
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 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,415$6,305$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$1,135$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,035-1,038-1,8500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurus XGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length200.3 in165.4 in
Width74.9 in70.3 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%
Interior Convenience Group
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 Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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