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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,520

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $11,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSHOSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,405 $40,220 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $31,738 $37,103 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Navigation system 795 795 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
All-weather floor mats 95 95 225 225 225 225
Rear spoiler 275   360 360   360
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Larger rear spoiler         499  
Navigation system 710 710 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
All-weather floor mats 85 85 175 175 175 175
Rear spoiler 245   280 280   280
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 1,165 890 2,375 2,375 2,514 2,375
Options (change) 1,040 795 2,036 2,036 2,126 2,036
Destination 875 875 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $36,445 $41,985 $23,520 $24,655 $26,954 $26,405
Total Invoice $33,653 $38,773 $22,035 $23,014 $25,128 $24,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,124
Model Year201520152010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSHOSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,445$41,985$23,520$24,655$26,954$26,405
Adjustments for Features-5,400-7,850-5250-100-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$34,135$22,995$24,655$26,854$24,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0$1,660$3,859$1,560
Total Invoice$33,653$38,773$22,035$23,014$25,128$24,802
Adjustments for Features-4,986-7,249-4920-93-1,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,667$31,524$21,543$23,014$25,035$23,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,857$0$1,471$3,492$1,521

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152010201020102010
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSHOSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   $1100
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
FWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200    
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50$50    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals $75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$6,895$9,345$2,020$1,495$1,595$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$7,850$525$0$100$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,986-7,249-4920-93-1,738

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152010
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length202.9 in179.3 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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