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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,750 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||
| Difference: $12,125 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||
| Difference: $9,723 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $25,095 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $24,091 |
| Package 401A | 2,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,850 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 235 |
| Driver's Edition | 4,600 | |
| Package 401A | 1,740 | |
| Navigation system | 1,610 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 185 |
| Driver's Edition | 4,416 | |
| Options (change) | 3,925 | 4,835 |
| Options (change) | 3,415 | 4,601 |
| Destination | 795 | 820 |
| Total Price | $42,875 | $30,750 |
| Total Invoice | $39,235 | $29,512 |
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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: $7,220 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,234 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,875 | $30,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,905 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,970 | $30,750 |
| Total Invoice | $39,235 | $29,512 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,489 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,746 | $29,512 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $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 | $6,210 | $1,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,905 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,489 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Driver's Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 5% |
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