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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: $28,260

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $4,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820212021
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJettaJetta
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $26,345 $30,745
Interior Convenience Package 595        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
SYNC 395        
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295      
Sunroof 960 960 960    
Heated front seats 240 240      
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 235 235
Remote start 395 395 395 450 450
Floor mats       235 235
7-speed automated manual       0 0
Interior Convenience Package 518        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736    
SYNC 344        
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257      
Sunroof 835 835 835    
Heated front seats 209 209      
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 185 185
Remote start 343 343 343 350 350
Floor mats       185 185
7-speed automated manual       0 0
Options (change) 5,145 4,155 3,620 920 920
Options (change) 4,469 3,607 3,141 720 720
Destination 800 800 800 995 995
Total Price $32,975 $34,725 $35,170 $28,260 $32,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,541
Model Year20082008200820212021
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJettaJetta
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,975$34,725$35,170$28,260$32,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,650-15-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$33,575$33,520$28,245$31,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$545$0$3,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008200820212021
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XJettaJetta
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console  $250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,465$5,965$4,330$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,650$15$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,054-1,512-1-45

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082021
ModelTaurus XJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length200.3 in185.1 in
Width74.9 in70.8 in
Height67.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 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 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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