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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,361

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $27,620
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,388
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Navigation system   1,995
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 57
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Navigation system   1,736
Options (change) 6,865 3,655
Options (change) 6,542 3,173
Destination 770 800
Total Price $31,930 $32,075
Total Invoice $30,635 $29,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $454
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,930$32,075
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,075$32,075
Total Invoice$30,635$29,361
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,815$29,361

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,455$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8200

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length165.4 in200.4 in
Width70.3 in74.5 in
Height58.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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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