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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,470 $35,070 $22,980
Base Invoice $29,252 $33,667 $21,127
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Leather seating surfaces 598    
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 1,020 0 3,660
Options (change) 868 0 3,258
Destination 850 850 685
Total Price $32,340 $35,920 $27,325
Total Invoice $30,970 $34,517 $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 SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $595
Model Year201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4220hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,340$35,920$27,325
Adjustments for Features-5,540-7,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,800$28,155$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,355$0
Total Invoice$30,970$34,517$25,070
Adjustments for Features-5,305-7,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,665$27,055$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,390$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,065$11,290$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$7,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,305-7,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in108.5 in
Length167.6 in197.6 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft317.0 ft3

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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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