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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTISHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $39,980
Base Invoice $23,323 $36,882
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 85
Navigation system   795
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 76
Navigation system   710
Options (change) 5,765 880
Options (change) 5,486 786
Destination 770 825
Total Price $30,830 $41,685
Total Invoice $29,579 $38,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,722
Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTISHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$30,830$41,685
Adjustments for Features0-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$37,145
Total Invoice$29,579$38,493
Adjustments for Features0-4,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$34,301

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTISHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,480$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,192

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length165.4 in202.9 in
Width70.3 in76.2 in
Height58.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%

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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