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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: $30,119

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,979

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $24,770
Base Invoice $28,053 $23,094
Sunroof 895  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Navigation system 1,995 1,990
Autobahn Package   2,405
Cargo net   69
Sunroof 779  
All-weather floor mats 57 145
Navigation system 1,736 1,758
Autobahn Package   2,227
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 2,965 4,649
Options (change) 2,572 4,185
Destination 825 700
Total Price $34,460 $30,119
Total Invoice $31,450 $27,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,036
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,367
Model Year20092009
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,460$30,119
Adjustments for Features-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,155$30,119
Total Invoice$31,450$27,979
Adjustments for Features-2,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,346$27,979

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,625$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1040

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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