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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,635 Ford Taurus SE | |||
| Difference: $4,880 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736 Ford Taurus SE | |||
| Difference: $5,591 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SE | SEL | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $20,830 | $22,980 | $25,095 |
| Base Invoice | $19,400 | $21,127 | $24,091 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | 995 | |
| Preferred Equipment Group | 965 | 1,735 | |
| Front buckets | 125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | 95 | 35 | |
| CD player | 150 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | ||
| Driver's Edition | 4,600 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | 886 | |
| Preferred Equipment Group | 840 | 1,544 | |
| Front buckets | 112 | ||
| Heated mirrors | 85 | 31 | |
| CD player | 134 | ||
| Sunroof | 797 | 797 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 797 | ||
| Driver's Edition | 4,416 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,120 | 3,660 | 4,600 |
| Options (change) | 3,651 | 3,258 | 4,416 |
| Destination | 685 | 685 | 820 |
| Total Price | $25,635 | $27,325 | $30,515 |
| Total Invoice | $23,736 | $25,070 | $29,327 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,232 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SE | SEL | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 153hp V6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $25,635 | $27,325 | $30,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,255 | -3,495 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,635 | $26,070 | $27,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $435 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $23,736 | $25,070 | $29,327 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,151 | -3,359 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,736 | $23,919 | $25,968 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $183 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SE | SEL | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $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 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| 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, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,470 | $2,725 | $4,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,255 | $3,495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,151 | -3,359 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Driver's Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 41% |
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