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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: $37,545

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,034

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $42,770
Base Invoice $33,403 $40,418
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 90
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 86
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 1,955 1,880
Options (change) 1,836 1,786
Destination 795 875
Total Price $37,545 $45,525
Total Invoice $36,034 $43,079

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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: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,276
Model Year20132018
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, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$37,545$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$40,485
Total Invoice$36,034$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-4,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$38,310

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,630$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,769

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132018
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.4,343 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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