Ford Taurus X Ford Taurus X 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 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.

Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,390

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S   
Difference: $6,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,566

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S   
Difference: $5,642

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJetta SportWagen
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $20,595
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $19,771
Interior Power Package 295      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Interior Power Package 257      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Options (change) 535 240 0 0
Options (change) 466 209 0 0
Destination 800 800 800 795
Total Price $28,365 $30,810 $31,550 $21,390
Total Invoice $26,208 $28,417 $29,091 $20,566

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Taurus X dealer quotes or Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,316
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJetta SportWagen
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionA6A6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,365$30,810$31,550$21,390
Adjustments for Features-3,600-5,250-6,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,765$25,560$25,550$21,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$785$0
Total Invoice$26,208$28,417$29,091$20,566
Adjustments for Features-3,326-4,842-5,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,882$23,575$23,559$20,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$693$677$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJetta SportWagen
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display $50$50$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,615$7,365$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$5,250$6,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,326-4,842-5,5320

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082013
ModelTaurus XJetta SportWagen
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.3,228 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

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Wagons
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.