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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,928

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,670 $30,045
Base Invoice $28,053 $28,843
Navigation system 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Sunroof 895  
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,736  
All-weather floor mats 57 185
Sunroof 779  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,965 335
Options (change) 2,572 265
Destination 825 820
Total Price $34,460 $31,200
Total Invoice $31,450 $29,928

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,767
Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6210hp 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$34,460$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,460$30,945
Total Invoice$31,450$29,928
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,450$29,683

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-245

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length200.4 in167.5 in
Width74.5 in70.8 in
Height61.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.252.7 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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