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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,770 $34,590
Base Invoice $34,663 $33,207
Package 401B 2,000  
Navigation system 1,750  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Package 401B 1,740  
Navigation system 1,523  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 3,825 1,735
Options (change) 3,328 1,625
Destination 825 770
Total Price $42,420 $37,095
Total Invoice $38,816 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $830
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,420$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,815$37,095
Total Invoice$38,816$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,432$35,602

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Headlight washers $50
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$5,560$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3840

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,415 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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 R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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