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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: $23,520

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $11,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $34,405 $40,220
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $31,738 $37,103
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790 795 795
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 225 95 95
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 275  
Larger rear spoiler     499      
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581 710 710
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 85 85
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 245  
Larger rear spoiler     370      
Options (change) 2,375 2,375 2,514 2,375 1,165 890
Options (change) 2,036 2,036 2,126 2,036 1,040 795
Destination 750 750 750 750 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $23,520 $24,655 $26,954 $26,405 $36,445 $41,985
Total Invoice $22,035 $23,014 $25,128 $24,802 $33,653 $38,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,124
Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$23,520$24,655$26,954$26,405$36,445$41,985
Adjustments for Features-5250-100-1,850-5,400-7,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$24,655$26,854$24,555$31,045$34,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$3,859$1,560$0$3,090
Total Invoice$22,035$23,014$25,128$24,802$33,653$38,773
Adjustments for Features-4920-93-1,738-4,986-7,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,543$23,014$25,035$23,064$28,667$31,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$3,492$1,521$0$2,857

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power    $200$200
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Curve control    $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900  $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100$100
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,020$1,495$1,595$3,345$6,895$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$100$1,850$5,400$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4920-93-1,738-4,986-7,249

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102015
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
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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