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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: $37,095 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $8,180 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $7,241 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,520 | $34,590 |
| Base Invoice | $40,182 | $33,207 |
| Navigation system | 795 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 90 | 235 |
| Sunroof | 995 | |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | |
| Navigation system | 755 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 86 | 185 |
| Sunroof | 945 | |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | |
| Options (change) | 1,880 | 1,735 |
| Options (change) | 1,786 | 1,625 |
| Destination | 875 | 770 |
| Total Price | $45,275 | $37,095 |
| Total Invoice | $42,843 | $35,602 |
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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: $3,140 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,472 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 19/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $45,275 | $37,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,040 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,235 | $37,095 |
| Total Invoice | $42,843 | $35,602 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,769 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,074 | $35,602 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $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 headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,670 | $3,630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,040 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,769 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| 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 | 4,343 lb. | 3,326 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
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| 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% |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
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