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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: $42,725

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,395 $39,300
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 67
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   710
Adaptive cruise control   1,067
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Options (change) 1,435 5,065
Options (change) 1,321 4,522
Destination 895 795
Total Price $42,725 $45,160

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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: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,369
Model Year20192013
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$42,725$45,160
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,450$45,160

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20192013
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimRSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,805$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20192013
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length167.6 in202.9 in
Width70.8 in76.2 in
Height58.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,373 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
17.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70024%
Total Not Requested222576%

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