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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,629

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5   
Difference: $2,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,915

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5   
Difference: $2,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelTaurusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSEL2.52.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $18,110 $22,110 $24,110
Base Invoice $21,127 $17,063 $20,585 $22,434
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895 1,000    
Package 2   4,400 4,000 3,500
Rear spoiler   479 479 479
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797 883    
Package 2   4,019 3,654 3,197
Rear spoiler   310 310 310
Options (change) 3,660 5,879 4,479 3,979
Options (change) 3,258 5,212 3,964 3,507
Destination 685 640 640 640
Total Price $27,325 $24,629 $27,229 $28,729
Total Invoice $25,070 $22,915 $25,189 $26,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,518
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelTaurusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSEL2.52.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4250, 10250, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,325$24,629$27,229$28,729
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-1,615-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$23,164$25,614$27,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450$3,925
Total Invoice$25,070$22,915$25,189$26,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,363-1,494-1,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$21,552$23,695$25,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,143$3,512

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200720072007
ModelTaurusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSEL2.52.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,150$3,615$3,765$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$1,615$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,363-1,494-1,517

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062007
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in101.5 in
Length197.6 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Folding passenger seat150No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested215055%
Total Not Requested179045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested250058%
Total Not Requested184042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested200063%
Total Not Requested119037%

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