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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: $23,339

Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $3,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,008

Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $2,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimWolfsburg EditionSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,165 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $20,907 $21,801 $25,388
All-weather floor mats 225 75 75
iPod integration 199    
SYNC   395  
Safety and Security Package   695  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Sunroof   895 895
Stability control     495
All-weather floor mats 175 57 57
iPod integration 176    
SYNC   344  
Safety and Security Package   605  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Sunroof   779 779
Stability control     431
Options (change) 424 2,495 1,660
Options (change) 351 2,164 1,437
Destination 750 800 800
Total Price $23,339 $26,930 $30,080
Total Invoice $22,008 $24,765 $27,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,865
Model Year201020082008
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimWolfsburg EditionSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,339$26,930$30,080
Adjustments for Features0-970-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,339$25,960$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075
Total Invoice$22,008$24,765$27,625
Adjustments for Features0-892-2,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,008$23,873$24,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$956

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020082008
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimWolfsburg EditionSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,080$3,050$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-892-2,796

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102008
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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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