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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: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,770 $39,785
Navigation system 1,750  
Package 401B 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,523  
Package 401B 1,740  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,020 1,435
Options (change) 4,368 1,321
Destination 825 850
Total Price $43,615 $42,070

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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: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,804
Model Year20102018
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/35-19
Total Price$43,615$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,615$39,760

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,170$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length202.9 in167.6 in
Width76.2 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.153.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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