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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $5,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagen
TrimSELLimitedSHOTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,230 $37,310 $42,975 $25,540
Navigation system 795 795 795 830
Package 201A 1,050      
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Navigation system 755 755 755 796
Package 201A 999      
Sunroof 945 945 945  
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 2,840 1,790 1,790 2,580
Options (change) 2,699 1,700 1,700 2,477
Destination 995 995 995 770
Total Price $34,065 $40,095 $45,760 $28,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,558
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagen
TrimSELLimitedSHOTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$34,065$40,095$45,760$28,890
Adjustments for Features-1,765-5,730-8,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$34,365$37,455$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$5,155$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2019201920192012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusJetta SportWagen
TrimSELLimitedSHOTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
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 front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,830$9,795$12,370$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$5,730$8,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-385-4890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,970 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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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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