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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,048

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGLSSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,390 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $17,138 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Cold Weather Package 150      
Stability control 280      
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75 75
CD changer, remote 499      
Heated front seats   240 240  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Cold Weather Package 133      
Stability control 247      
All-weather floor mats 64 57 57 57
CD changer, remote 323      
Heated front seats   209 209  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 1,028 1,275 1,275 1,035
Options (change) 767 1,101 1,101 892
Destination 630 800 800 800
Total Price $20,048 $29,105 $31,845 $32,585
Total Invoice $18,535 $26,843 $29,309 $29,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,725
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGLSSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine115hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$20,048$29,105$31,845$32,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,885-5,985-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,048$25,220$25,860$25,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$640$630
Total Invoice$18,535$26,843$29,309$29,983
Adjustments for Features0-3,583-5,508-6,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,535$23,260$23,801$23,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$541$526

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGLSSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$1,315$5,200$7,300$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,885$5,985$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,583-5,508-6,197

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.9 in112.9 in
Length164.9 in200.3 in
Width68.3 in74.9 in
Height56.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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