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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: $23,520

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $14,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $12,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSHOSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,770 $37,770 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $29,263 $34,663 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Navigation system 1,750 1,750 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
All-weather floor mats 75 75 225 225 225 225
Sunroof 895     1,000 1,000  
Package 303B 2,500          
Package 401B   2,000        
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Rear spoiler     360 360   360
Larger rear spoiler         499  
Navigation system 1,523 1,523 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
All-weather floor mats 65 65 175 175 175 175
Sunroof 779     883 883  
Package 303B 2,175          
Package 401B   1,740        
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Rear spoiler     280 280   280
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 5,220 3,825 2,375 3,375 3,514 2,375
Options (change) 4,542 3,328 2,036 2,919 3,009 2,036
Destination 825 825 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $37,815 $42,420 $23,520 $25,655 $27,954 $26,405
Total Invoice $34,630 $38,816 $22,035 $23,897 $26,011 $24,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,972
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSHOSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,815$42,420$23,520$25,655$27,954$26,405
Adjustments for Features-6,140-7,2150-375-475-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,675$35,205$23,520$25,280$27,479$25,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,530$0$1,760$3,959$1,560
Total Invoice$34,630$38,816$22,035$23,897$26,011$24,802
Adjustments for Features-5,623-6,6020-349-442-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,007$32,214$22,035$23,548$25,569$23,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,207$0$1,513$3,534$1,522

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSHOSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   $1100
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
FWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key$250$250    
Sunshade, rear, power$225     
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals $75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$7,695$8,770$1,555$1,930$2,030$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,140$7,215$0$375$475$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,623-6,6020-349-442-1,245

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102010
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length202.9 in179.3 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 303B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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