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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,770 $24,295
Base Invoice $34,663 $23,323
Package 401B 2,000  
Navigation system 1,750  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Autobahn Package   5,530
Package 401B 1,740  
Navigation system 1,523  
All-weather floor mats 65 176
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 3,825 5,765
Options (change) 3,328 5,486
Destination 825 770
Total Price $42,420 $30,830
Total Invoice $38,816 $29,579

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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: $7,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,183
Model Year20102011
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,420$30,830
Adjustments for Features-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,990$30,830
Total Invoice$38,816$29,579
Adjustments for Features-4,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,762$29,579

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102011
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,035$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102011
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length202.9 in165.4 in
Width76.2 in70.3 in
Height60.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.146.0 ft3

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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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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