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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: $15,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,895

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $15,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLISHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $42,770
Base Invoice $22,659 $40,418
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 90
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800 795
Cargo net 69  
Sunroof   995
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 86
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589 755
Cargo net 55  
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 5,074 1,880
Options (change) 4,586 1,786
Destination 650 875
Total Price $30,024 $45,525
Total Invoice $27,895 $43,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,567
Model Year20082018
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)225/45-17245/45-20
Total Price$30,024$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,024$37,475
Total Invoice$27,895$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-7,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,895$35,462

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLISHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,780$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,617

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
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.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 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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