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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: $35,325

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,312

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimRSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,590 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $33,207 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500      
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75 75
SYNC   395    
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440      
All-weather floor mats 185 57 57 57
SYNC   344    
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Options (change) 1,735 7,495 5,315 5,075
Options (change) 1,625 6,570 4,672 4,462
Destination 770 800 800 800
Total Price $37,095 $35,325 $35,885 $36,625
Total Invoice $35,602 $32,312 $32,880 $33,553

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,197
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimRSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,095$35,325$35,885$36,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-1,960-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$33,240$33,925$33,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$675
Total Invoice$35,602$32,312$32,880$33,553
Adjustments for Features0-1,907-1,796-2,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$30,405$31,084$31,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$679$665

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

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimRSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $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 recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,655$6,740$6,615$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085$1,960$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,907-1,796-2,483

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

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length165.4 in200.3 in
Width70.3 in74.9 in
Height58.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
15.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

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

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