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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $4,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelTaurusJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $26,345 $30,745
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995    
Sunroof 895    
Satellite radio 195    
Stability control 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Remote start 395 450 450
Cargo net   100 100
Floor mats   235 235
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736    
Sunroof 779    
Satellite radio 170    
Stability control 431    
All-weather floor mats 57 185 185
Remote start 343 350 350
Cargo net   80 80
Floor mats   185 185
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Options (change) 4,525 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 3,929 800 800
Destination 800 995 995
Total Price $32,945 $28,360 $32,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,392
Model Year200820212021
ModelTaurusJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,945$28,360$32,760
Adjustments for Features0-430-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,945$27,930$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820212021
ModelTaurusJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,280$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-27-70

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082021
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length200.4 in185.1 in
Width74.5 in70.8 in
Height61.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.1 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 GLI S

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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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