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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: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $5,015 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||
| Difference: $5,900 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SEL | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $30,470 | $35,070 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $29,252 | $33,667 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 695 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 270 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 598 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 1,020 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,258 | 868 | 0 |
| Destination | 685 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $32,340 | $35,920 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $30,970 | $34,517 |
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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 SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $595 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SEL | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 220hp I4 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $32,340 | $35,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,540 | -7,765 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,325 | $26,800 | $28,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,355 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $30,970 | $34,517 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,305 | -7,462 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,070 | $25,665 | $27,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,390 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SEL | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | $500 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | $0 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| 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 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,525 | $9,065 | $11,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,540 | $7,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,305 | -7,462 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 2,946 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 55.9 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 | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 53.7 ft3 |
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 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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