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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: $31,552

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $8,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $8,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedSHO2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,855 $42,520 $23,590
Base Invoice $34,829 $40,182 $21,702
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
All-weather floor mats 90 90 99
Rear spoiler 275   479
Sunroof 995 995  
Package 3     4,885
Cargo net     69
Navigation system 755 755 1,589
All-weather floor mats 86 86 64
Rear spoiler 261   310
Sunroof 945 945  
Package 3     4,463
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 2,155 1,880 7,332
Options (change) 2,047 1,786 6,481
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $39,885 $45,275 $31,552
Total Invoice $37,751 $42,843 $28,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,132
Model Year201720172006
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedSHO2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$39,885$45,275$31,552
Adjustments for Features-2,965-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,920$40,010$31,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0
Total Invoice$37,751$42,843$28,813
Adjustments for Features-2,806-4,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,945$37,861$28,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,916$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172006
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedSHO2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,630$7,930$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,806-4,9820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172006
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.3,260 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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Headlight washers50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested97522%

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