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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: $30,024

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,895

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLISHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $38,155
Base Invoice $22,659 $35,035
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 75
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 69  
Navigation system 1,800 1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 65
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net 55  
Navigation system 1,589 1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 5,074 3,925
Options (change) 4,586 3,415
Destination 650 795
Total Price $30,024 $42,875
Total Invoice $27,895 $39,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,165
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLISHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$30,024$42,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,024$37,210
Total Invoice$27,895$39,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,895$34,060

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLISHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,105$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,185

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,231 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 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 SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
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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