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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: $32,075

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,620 $35,995
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 895  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 185
Satellite radio 170  
Sunroof 779  
Options (change) 3,655 235
Options (change) 3,173 185
Destination 800 895
Total Price $32,075 $37,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,422
Model Year20082019
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,075$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$32,295

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082019
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,575$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082019
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length200.4 in167.6 in
Width74.5 in70.8 in
Height61.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.253.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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