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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: $35,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,162

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,980 $34,590
Base Invoice $36,882 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 85 235
All-weather floor mats 76 185
Options (change) 85 235
Options (change) 76 185
Destination 825 770
Total Price $40,890 $35,595
Total Invoice $37,783 $34,162

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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: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $581
Model Year20142012
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,890$35,595
Adjustments for Features-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$35,595
Total Invoice$37,783$34,162
Adjustments for Features-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,743$34,162

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,595$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,343 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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