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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: $31,552

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $11,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $10,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHO2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $23,590
Base Invoice $34,663 $21,702
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450 1,800
All-weather floor mats 75 99
Package 3   4,885
Rear spoiler   479
Cargo net   69
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262 1,589
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Package 3   4,463
Rear spoiler   310
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 4,325 7,332
Options (change) 3,763 6,481
Destination 825 630
Total Price $42,920 $31,552
Total Invoice $39,251 $28,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,798
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHO2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,920$31,552
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$31,552
Total Invoice$39,251$28,813
Adjustments for Features-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,611$28,813

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHO2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,695$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102006
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.3,260 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 SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested195062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested320072%
Total Not Requested122528%

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