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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,635

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelTaurusTaurusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $28,385 $30,045
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $27,250 $28,843
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735    
Front buckets 125      
Heated mirrors 95 35    
CD player 150      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Sunroof 895 895    
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544    
Front buckets 112      
Heated mirrors 85 31    
CD player 134      
Leather seating surfaces 797      
Sunroof 797 797    
Options (change) 4,120 3,660 0 0
Options (change) 3,651 3,258 0 0
Destination 685 685 820 820
Total Price $25,635 $27,325 $29,205 $30,865
Total Invoice $23,736 $25,070 $28,070 $29,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $614
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelTaurusTaurusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6153hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,635$27,325$29,205$30,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-3,870-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$26,070$25,335$25,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0$285
Total Invoice$23,736$25,070$28,070$29,663
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-3,720-5,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$23,919$24,350$24,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0$272

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelTaurusTaurusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSESELGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,495$3,750$6,365$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$3,870$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-3,720-5,041

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in103.8 in
Length197.6 in167.5 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.052.7 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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