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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: $37,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,216

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $40,275
Base Invoice $35,131 $38,060
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 90
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 86
Options (change) 335 90
Options (change) 265 86
Destination 820 875
Total Price $37,750 $41,240
Total Invoice $36,216 $39,021

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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: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,545
Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$37,750$41,240
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,750$40,965
Total Invoice$36,216$39,021
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,216$38,761

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,405$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length167.5 in202.9 in
Width70.8 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft320.1 ft3

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