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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: $32,148

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $627

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,576

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $23,590
Base Invoice $25,388 $21,702
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 895  
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 99
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Sunshade, rear 225  
Package 3   4,885
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Cargo net   69
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Satellite radio 170  
Sunroof 779  
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 64
Navigation system 1,736 1,589
Sunshade, rear 196  
Package 3   4,463
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 4,355 7,928
Options (change) 3,782 7,244
Destination 800 630
Total Price $32,775 $32,148
Total Invoice $29,970 $29,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,397
Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,775$32,148
Adjustments for Features0-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$31,058
Total Invoice$29,970$29,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,970$28,573

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,003

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length200.4 in179.3 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height61.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested270061%
Total Not Requested172539%

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