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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: $30,580

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $27,945
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Remote start 425 450
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Door sill trim plates   240
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Remote start 398 350
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Cargo net   80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 6,345 1,715
Options (change) 5,549 1,370
Destination 795 920
Total Price $45,295 $30,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,846
Model Year20122020
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/55-17
Total Price$45,295$30,580
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,755$30,580

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122020
ModelTaurusJetta
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,270$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122020
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length202.9 in185.1 in
Width76.2 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150048%
Total Not Requested165052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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