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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: $38,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,105 $36,495
Navigation system 795  
Rear spoiler 275  
All-weather floor mats 90 235
Sunroof 995  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 755  
Rear spoiler 261  
All-weather floor mats 86 185
Sunroof 945  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,155 1,435
Options (change) 2,047 1,321
Destination 875 920
Total Price $40,135 $38,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,845
Model Year20182020
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,135$38,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,135$37,125

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182020
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,855$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182020
ModelTaurusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length202.9 in167.6 in
Width76.2 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,256 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.153.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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