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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: $24,125

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620202020202020202020
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESELSESELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $22,645 $25,495 $27,945 $26,245 $29,945
Safety and Security Package 995 995          
Preferred Equipment Group 965            
Front buckets 125            
Heated mirrors 95 35          
CD player 150            
Sunroof 895 895          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325    
Floor mats     235 235 235 235 235
Safety and Security Package 886 886          
Preferred Equipment Group 840            
Front buckets 112            
Heated mirrors 85 31          
CD player 134            
Sunroof 797 797          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270 270    
Floor mats     185 185 185 185 185
Options (change) 3,225 1,925 560 560 560 235 235
Options (change) 2,854 1,714 455 455 455 185 185
Destination 685 685 920 920 920 920 920
Total Price $24,740 $25,590 $24,125 $26,975 $29,425 $27,400 $31,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,038
Model Year2006200620202020202020202020
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESELSESELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/60-16205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,740$25,590$24,125$26,975$29,425$27,400$31,100
Adjustments for Features0-180-3,805-6,960-7,410-5,035-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,740$25,410$20,320$20,015$22,015$22,365$25,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$305$0$2,000$2,350$5,350

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620202020202020202020
ModelTaurusTaurusJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESELSESELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50     
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0  
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,770$1,950$5,575$8,730$9,180$6,805$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$3,805$6,960$7,410$5,035$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-217-355-346-203-204

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062020
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in105.7 in
Length197.6 in185.1 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.1 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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