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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: $31,099

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,968

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $24,300
Base Invoice $28,053 $22,659
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Sunroof 895  
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
AWD 1,850  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   0
Cargo net   69
All-weather floor mats 57 145
Sunroof 779  
Navigation system 1,736 1,589
AWD 1,664  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   0
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 4,815 6,149
Options (change) 4,236 5,659
Destination 825 650
Total Price $36,310 $31,099
Total Invoice $33,114 $28,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,437
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,310$31,099
Adjustments for Features-2,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$31,099
Total Invoice$33,114$28,968
Adjustments for Features-2,7090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,405$28,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,400$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,814 lb.3,802 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
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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