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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: $33,925

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,027

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $27,620
Base Invoice $33,403 $25,388
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Navigation system   1,995
AWD   1,850
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 57
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Navigation system   1,736
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 1,955 5,505
Options (change) 1,836 4,839
Destination 795 800
Total Price $37,545 $33,925
Total Invoice $36,034 $31,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,162
Model Year20132008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,545$33,925
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$33,755
Total Invoice$36,034$31,027
Adjustments for Features0-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$30,872

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,780$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-155

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,814 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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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