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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: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $8,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $6,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedSHOTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $26,565
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $25,503
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 800
Sunroof 995    
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 401A   2,000  
Panoramic sunroof     1,800
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 768
Sunroof 866    
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 401A   1,740  
Panoramic sunroof     1,727
Options (change) 5,645 3,850 2,600
Options (change) 4,912 3,350 2,495
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $38,595 $42,800 $29,985
Total Invoice $35,342 $39,180 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,271
Model Year201120112014
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedSHOTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6365hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$38,595$42,800$29,985
Adjustments for Features-4,645-5,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,950$37,080$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0
Total Invoice$35,342$39,180$28,818
Adjustments for Features-4,253-5,2360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,089$33,944$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,855$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201120112014
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedSHOTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $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
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
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$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,010$9,085$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$5,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,253-5,2360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112014
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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested65088%
Total Not Requested9012%
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 key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

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 radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested65088%
Total Not Requested9012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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