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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: $32,075

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $27,620
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
All-weather floor mats 185 57
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 235 3,655
Options (change) 185 3,173
Destination 895 800
Total Price $37,125 $32,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,422
Model Year20192008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,125$32,075
Adjustments for Features-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$32,075

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20192008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,405$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20192008
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length167.6 in200.4 in
Width70.8 in74.5 in
Height58.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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