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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: $31,415

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $1,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,012

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $29,545
Base Invoice $25,388 $28,362
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Satellite radio 195  
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Remote start 395 450
Cargo net   100
Floor mats   235
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Satellite radio 170  
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 185
Remote start 343 350
Cargo net   80
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 4,525 1,020
Options (change) 3,929 800
Destination 800 850
Total Price $32,945 $31,415
Total Invoice $30,117 $30,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $611
Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,945$31,415
Adjustments for Features0-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,945$30,885
Total Invoice$30,117$30,012
Adjustments for Features0-506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,117$29,506

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimited2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-506

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.4 in
Length200.4 in183.3 in
Width74.5 in70.0 in
Height61.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested29056%
Total Not Requested22544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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