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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusJettaJetta
TrimSELLimitedSHOSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 795 795 795    
Package 201A 1,050        
Sunroof 995 995 995 900  
Sport Package       700  
Navigation Package         1,200
Navigation system 755 755 755    
Package 201A 999        
Sunroof 945 945 945 864  
Sport Package       672  
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 2,840 1,790 1,790 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 2,699 1,700 1,700 1,536 1,152
Destination 875 875 875 770 770
Total Price $33,740 $39,770 $45,435 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $31,948 $37,639 $42,993 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,225
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusJettaJetta
TrimSELLimitedSHOSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,740$39,770$45,435$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,065-7,030-9,605-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,675$32,740$35,830$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$5,155$0$1,225
Total Invoice$31,948$37,639$42,993$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-2,902-6,653-9,089-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,046$30,986$33,904$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$4,858$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusJettaJetta
TrimSELLimitedSHOSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,055$9,020$11,595$2,015$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$7,030$9,605$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,902-6,653-9,089-240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182011
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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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