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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $24,300
Base Invoice $21,127 $22,659
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Heated mirrors 35  
Sunroof 895  
Autobahn Package   3,020
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Heated mirrors 31  
Sunroof 797  
Autobahn Package   2,797
Options (change) 3,660 3,020
Options (change) 3,258 2,797
Destination 685 650
Total Price $27,325 $27,970
Total Invoice $25,070 $26,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,325$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$26,955
Total Invoice$25,070$26,106
Adjustments for Features0-947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$25,159

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-947

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
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, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested76530%

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