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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,670 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,053 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
All-weather floor mats 57 176
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,965 6,865
Options (change) 2,572 6,542
Destination 825 770
Total Price $34,460 $31,930
Total Invoice $31,450 $30,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $829
Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,460$31,930
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,460$31,915
Total Invoice$31,450$30,635
Adjustments for Features0-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,450$30,621

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length200.4 in165.4 in
Width74.5 in70.3 in
Height61.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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