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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $38,155
Base Invoice $33,207 $35,035
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Navigation system   1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 1,735 3,925
Options (change) 1,625 3,415
Destination 770 795
Total Price $37,095 $42,875
Total Invoice $35,602 $39,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,213
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,095$42,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$40,220
Total Invoice$35,602$39,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$36,815

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,955$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,326 lb.4,415 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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