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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: $37,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,216

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,770 $36,595
Base Invoice $40,418 $35,131
All-weather floor mats 90 235
Cargo net   100
All-weather floor mats 86 185
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 90 335
Options (change) 86 265
Destination 875 820
Total Price $43,735 $37,750
Total Invoice $41,379 $36,216

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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: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,507
Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$43,735$37,750
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,985$37,750
Total Invoice$41,379$36,216
Adjustments for Features-1,6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,723$36,216

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimSHOR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,530$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length202.9 in167.5 in
Width76.2 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.152.7 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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