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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: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $23,745
Base Invoice $28,053 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,995 900
Sunroof 895  
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
All-weather floor mats 57 185
Navigation system 1,736 864
Sunroof 779  
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,965 4,285
Options (change) 2,572 4,073
Destination 825 770
Total Price $34,460 $28,800
Total Invoice $31,450 $27,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,622
Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,460$28,800
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$28,800
Total Invoice$31,450$27,638
Adjustments for Features-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,260$27,638

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,315$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1900

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.4 in
Length200.4 in182.2 in
Width74.5 in70.0 in
Height61.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,157 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 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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