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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: $20,405

Volkswagen Jetta Limited Edition   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,521

Volkswagen Jetta Limited Edition   
Difference: $3,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201020102010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESELLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $18,295 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $22,165
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $17,608 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $20,907
Safety and Security Package 995 995            
Preferred Equipment Group 965              
Front buckets 125              
Heated mirrors 95 35            
Sunroof 895 895 1,000   1,000 1,000    
CD changer, in-dash   350            
Rear spoiler     360 360 360   360 360
Larger rear spoiler           499    
Safety and Security Package 886 886            
Preferred Equipment Group 840              
Front buckets 112              
Heated mirrors 85 31            
Sunroof 797 797 883   883 883    
CD changer, in-dash   312            
Rear spoiler     280 280 280   280 280
Larger rear spoiler           370    
Options (change) 3,075 2,275 1,360 360 1,360 1,499 360 360
Options (change) 2,720 2,026 1,163 280 1,163 1,253 280 280
Destination 685 685 750 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $24,590 $25,940 $20,405 $21,505 $23,640 $25,939 $24,390 $23,275
Total Invoice $22,805 $23,838 $19,521 $20,279 $22,141 $24,255 $23,046 $21,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Limited Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,332
Model Year20062006201020102010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESELLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,590$25,940$20,405$21,505$23,640$25,939$24,390$23,275
Adjustments for Features0-505-1,095-1,495-2,020-2,020-3,070-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,590$25,435$19,310$20,010$21,620$23,919$21,320$21,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0$700$2,310$4,609$2,010$2,320
Total Invoice$22,805$23,838$19,521$20,279$22,141$24,255$23,046$21,937
Adjustments for Features0-464-1,048-1,410-1,892-1,889-2,901-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,805$23,374$18,473$18,869$20,249$22,366$20,145$20,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$0$396$1,776$3,893$1,672$1,914

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062006201020102010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESELLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800      
5-speed manual  $0$0    
6-speed manual    $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50      
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler     $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125$125 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50$50      
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325$325$325$325
CD player  $125     
iPod integration      $100 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150      
Compass    $0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150  $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Total Value of Features$1,745$2,250$2,840$3,240$3,765$3,765$4,815$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$1,095$1,495$2,020$2,020$3,070$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-1,048-1,410-1,892-1,889-2,901-1,550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062010
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 SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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%

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