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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: $41,630 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $4,895 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,853 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $4,176 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,770 | $35,655 |
| Base Invoice | $40,418 | $34,229 |
| Driver Assist Package | 1,995 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 90 | 235 |
| DCC & Navigation Package | 3,720 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Cargo net | 100 | |
| Driver Assist Package | 1,895 | |
| Navigation system | 755 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 86 | 185 |
| DCC & Navigation Package | 3,483 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | |
| Cargo net | 80 | |
| Options (change) | 2,880 | 5,155 |
| Options (change) | 2,736 | 4,804 |
| Destination | 875 | 820 |
| Total Price | $46,525 | $41,630 |
| Total Invoice | $44,029 | $39,853 |
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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: $4,495 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,797 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-20 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $46,525 | $41,630 |
| Adjustments for Features | -400 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,125 | $41,630 |
| Total Invoice | $44,029 | $39,853 |
| Adjustments for Features | -379 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,650 | $39,853 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SHO | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,730 | $7,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $400 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -379 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Taurus | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,343 lb. | 3,340 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.9 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 | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 35% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| 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% |
| DCC & Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 35% |
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