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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: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedSHOGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,280 $39,980 $23,745
Base Invoice $31,624 $36,882 $22,795
Navigation system 795 795 900
All-weather floor mats 85 85 235
Rear spoiler 275   375
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system 710 710 864
All-weather floor mats 76 76 185
Rear spoiler 245   300
Autobahn Package     1,968
Options (change) 1,155 880 3,560
Options (change) 1,031 786 3,317
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $36,260 $41,685 $28,075
Total Invoice $33,480 $38,493 $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: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,831
Model Year201420142012
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedSHOGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,260$41,685$28,075
Adjustments for Features-4,080-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$35,030$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$33,480$38,493$26,882
Adjustments for Features-3,767-6,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,713$32,348$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,635$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142012
ModelTaurusTaurusJetta
TrimLimitedSHOGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,145$8,720$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,767-6,1450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,970 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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
Sunroof900No
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 Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

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