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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: $37,905

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $765

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,553

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,770 $35,650
Base Invoice $34,663 $34,225
All-weather floor mats 75 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net   100
All-weather floor mats 65 185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 75 1,435
Options (change) 65 1,321
Destination 825 820
Total Price $38,670 $37,905
Total Invoice $35,553 $36,366

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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: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year20102016
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$38,670$37,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,670$36,405
Total Invoice$35,553$36,366
Adjustments for Features0-1,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,553$34,927

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,439

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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 Year20102016
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length202.9 in167.5 in
Width76.2 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.152.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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