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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 GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $7,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $38,155
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 335 5,920
Options (change) 265 5,151
Destination 920 795
Total Price $37,750 $44,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,778
Model Year20202011
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,750$44,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,750$43,755

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202011
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,186 lb.4,415 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 alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150048%
Total Not Requested165052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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