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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,924

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $27,620
Base Invoice $23,094 $25,388
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Navigation system 1,990 1,995
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Navigation system 1,758 1,736
All-weather floor mats 145 57
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 4,580 3,655
Options (change) 4,130 3,173
Destination 700 800
Total Price $30,050 $32,075
Total Invoice $27,924 $29,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$30,050$32,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$30,570
Total Invoice$27,924$29,361
Adjustments for Features0-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,924$27,983

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaTaurus
TrimGLILimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Total Value of Features$2,370$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,308 lb.3,643 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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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