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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: $31,030

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,913

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $27,620
Base Invoice $22,659 $25,388
Autobahn Package 3,020  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Autobahn Package 2,797  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Navigation system 1,589 1,736
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 57
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 6,080 5,505
Options (change) 5,604 4,839
Destination 650 800
Total Price $31,030 $33,925
Total Invoice $28,913 $31,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129
Model Year20082008
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$31,030$33,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,030$31,755
Total Invoice$28,913$31,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,913$29,042

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,480$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,985

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelJettaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length179.3 in200.4 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height57.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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