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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: $28,500

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelTaurusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSHO1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $40,418 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Navigation system 795      
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235 235
Sunroof 995      
Driver Assistance Package   695    
Lighting Package   995    
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,690  
Navigation system 755      
All-weather floor mats 86 185 185 185
Sunroof 945      
Driver Assistance Package   598    
Lighting Package   856    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,454  
Options (change) 1,880 2,300 2,300 235
Options (change) 1,786 1,939 1,939 185
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $45,525 $28,500 $29,530 $30,335
Total Invoice $43,079 $27,125 $28,112 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,513
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelTaurusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSHO1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,525$28,500$29,530$30,335
Adjustments for Features-6,705-9500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$27,550$29,530$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,980$2,735
Total Invoice$43,079$27,125$28,112$29,114
Adjustments for Features-6,345-9040-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,734$26,221$28,112$29,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,891$2,845

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelTaurusJettaJettaJetta
TrimSHO1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
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 headlights$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,620$2,865$1,915$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,705$950$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,345-9040-48

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182015
ModelTaurusJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.4 in
Length202.9 in183.3 in
Width76.2 in70.0 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 ft3

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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 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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