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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHOGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $23,745
Base Invoice $34,663 $22,795
Package 401B 2,000  
Navigation system 1,750 900
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
Package 401B 1,740  
Navigation system 1,523 864
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,825 3,560
Options (change) 3,328 3,317
Destination 825 770
Total Price $42,420 $28,075
Total Invoice $38,816 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,945
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHOGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,420$28,075
Adjustments for Features-6,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$28,075
Total Invoice$38,816$26,882
Adjustments for Features-5,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,827$26,882

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHOGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,510$965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.4 in
Length202.9 in182.2 in
Width76.2 in70.0 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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