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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: $25,635

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $4,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITaurusTaurus
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,385 $30,045 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $27,250 $28,843 $19,400 $21,127
Safety and Security Package     995 995
Preferred Equipment Group     965 1,735
Front buckets     125  
Sunroof     895 895
Heated mirrors     95 35
CD player     150  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Safety and Security Package     886 886
Preferred Equipment Group     840 1,544
Front buckets     112  
Sunroof     797 797
Heated mirrors     85 31
CD player     134  
Leather seating surfaces     797  
Options (change) 0 0 4,120 3,660
Options (change) 0 0 3,651 3,258
Destination 820 820 685 685
Total Price $29,205 $30,865 $25,635 $27,325
Total Invoice $28,070 $29,663 $23,736 $25,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $614
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITaurusTaurus
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$29,205$30,865$25,635$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,870-5,2450-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,335$25,620$25,635$26,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0$435
Total Invoice$28,070$29,663$23,736$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,720-5,0410-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,350$24,622$23,736$23,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$272$0$183

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITaurusTaurus
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,365$7,740$2,495$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$5,245$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,720-5,0410-1,151

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152006
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in108.5 in
Length167.5 in197.6 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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