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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,950

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $2,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,064

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $1,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESEL1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $20,895 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $20,059 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Safety and Security Package 995 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 965          
Front buckets 125          
Heated mirrors 95 35        
CD player 150          
Sunroof 895 895        
Floor mats     235 235 235 235
Safety and Security Package 886 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 840          
Front buckets 112          
Heated mirrors 85 31        
CD player 134          
Sunroof 797 797        
Floor mats     185 185 185 185
Options (change) 3,225 1,925 235 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,854 1,714 185 185 185 185
Destination 685 685 820 820 820 820
Total Price $24,740 $25,590 $21,950 $26,050 $28,050 $28,950
Total Invoice $22,939 $23,526 $21,064 $25,000 $26,920 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,956
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESEL1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,740$25,590$21,950$26,050$28,050$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-180-1,965-6,270-6,970-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,740$25,410$19,985$19,780$21,080$23,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$205$0$1,300$4,175
Total Invoice$22,939$23,526$21,064$25,000$26,920$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-165-1,886-6,017-6,689-4,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,939$23,361$19,178$18,983$20,231$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$195$0$1,248$4,007

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESEL1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Keyless entry keypad $50    
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,770$1,950$3,735$8,040$8,740$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$1,965$6,270$6,970$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-1,886-6,017-6,689-4,794

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in104.4 in
Length197.6 in183.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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