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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: $30,335

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $15,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920162016
ModelTaurusJettaJetta
TrimSHOHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,975 $31,120 $29,280
Navigation system 795    
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235
Sunroof 995    
Navigation system 755    
All-weather floor mats 86 185 185
Sunroof 945    
Options (change) 1,880 235 235
Options (change) 1,786 185 185
Destination 995 820 820
Total Price $45,850 $32,175 $30,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,685
Model Year201920162016
ModelTaurusJettaJetta
TrimSHOHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,850$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-5,805-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,045$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201920162016
ModelTaurusJettaJetta
TrimSHOHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,020$3,115$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-352-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192016
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.2,940 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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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