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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,552

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $12,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $11,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelJettaTaurus
Trim2.0TSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $38,155
Base Invoice $21,702 $35,035
Package 3 4,885  
All-weather floor mats 99 75
Cargo net 69  
Navigation system 1,800 1,550
Rear spoiler 479  
Package 402A   3,100
Package 3 4,463  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Cargo net 55  
Navigation system 1,589 1,349
Rear spoiler 310  
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 7,332 4,725
Options (change) 6,481 4,111
Destination 630 795
Total Price $31,552 $43,675
Total Invoice $28,813 $39,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,443
Model Year20062011
ModelJettaTaurus
Trim2.0TSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$31,552$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,552$39,645
Total Invoice$28,813$39,941
Adjustments for Features0-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,813$36,256

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062011
ModelJettaTaurus
Trim2.0TSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $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
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,715$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,685

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062011
ModelJettaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length179.3 in202.9 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height57.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Headlight washers50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested320072%
Total Not Requested122528%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested195062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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