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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: $37,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $6,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102020
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,770 $36,495
Package 402B 2,800  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Navigation system 1,450  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Cargo net   100
Package 402B 2,436  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Navigation system 1,262  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 5,520 335
Options (change) 4,803 265
Destination 825 920
Total Price $44,115 $37,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,133
Model Year20102020
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$44,115$37,750
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,050$37,750

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102020
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOGTI Autobahn
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
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
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
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 
Heated second row 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,745$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102020
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.3,186 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

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150048%
Total Not Requested165052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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