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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: $23,339

Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $3,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,008

Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $2,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimSELLimitedWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $22,165
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $20,907
SYNC 395    
Safety and Security Package 695    
Sunroof 895 895  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Heated front seats 240    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 225
Stability control   495  
iPod integration     199
SYNC 344    
Safety and Security Package 605    
Sunroof 779 779  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Heated front seats 209    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 175
Stability control   431  
iPod integration     176
Options (change) 2,495 1,660 424
Options (change) 2,164 1,437 351
Destination 800 800 750
Total Price $26,930 $30,080 $23,339
Total Invoice $24,765 $27,625 $22,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,865
Model Year200820082010
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimSELLimitedWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,930$30,080$23,339
Adjustments for Features-970-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,960$27,035$23,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0
Total Invoice$24,765$27,625$22,008
Adjustments for Features-892-2,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,873$24,829$22,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$956$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082010
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimSELLimitedWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,125$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$3,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-892-2,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
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.3,308 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 SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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