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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $11,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedSHOSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $22,795 $23,995
Navigation system 1,850 1,850    
Sunroof 995      
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 401A   2,000    
Premium Package     2,550 2,550
Navigation system 1,610 1,610    
Sunroof 866      
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 401A   1,740    
Premium Package     2,193 2,193
Options (change) 5,645 3,850 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 4,912 3,350 2,193 2,193
Destination 795 795 770 770
Total Price $38,595 $42,800 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $35,342 $39,180 $25,758 $26,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,567
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedSHOSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6365hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,595$42,800$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-5,270-6,345-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$36,455$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$2,100
Total Invoice$35,342$39,180$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-4,826-5,808-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,516$33,372$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,856$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedSHOSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$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   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,535$9,610$4,115$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$6,345$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,826-5,808-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112011
ModelTaurusJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length202.9 in179.3 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.166.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

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