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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: $8,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $8,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0TLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $34,405 $40,220
Base Invoice $21,702 $31,738 $37,103
Package 3 4,885    
All-weather floor mats 99 95 95
Rear spoiler 479 275  
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Cargo net 69    
Multicontour seats   595 595
Package 301A / 401A   2,150 2,000
Sunroof   995 995
Package 3 4,463    
All-weather floor mats 64 85 85
Rear spoiler 310 245  
Navigation system 1,589 710 710
Cargo net 55    
Multicontour seats   531 531
Package 301A / 401A   1,920 1,785
Sunroof   888 888
Options (change) 7,332 4,905 4,480
Options (change) 6,481 4,379 3,999
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $31,552 $40,185 $45,575
Total Invoice $28,813 $36,992 $41,977

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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: $5,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,335
Model Year200620152015
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0TLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$31,552$40,185$45,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,090-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,552$37,095$40,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,090
Total Invoice$28,813$36,992$41,977
Adjustments for Features0-2,844-4,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,813$34,148$37,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,865

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620152015
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0TLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,015$5,105$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,844-4,964

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062015
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.3,970 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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested77518%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested185095%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested177595%

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