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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: $39,375

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $33,100
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 301A   2,700
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   995
All-weather floor mats 185 67
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   710
Adaptive cruise control   1,067
Package 301A   2,410
Rear spoiler   245
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 1,435 6,035
Options (change) 1,321 5,387
Destination 995 795
Total Price $39,375 $39,930

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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: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,522
Model Year20212013
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$39,375$39,930
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,325$39,930

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20212013
ModelGolf / GTITaurus
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Curve control $50
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 
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,155$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20212013
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 Weight3,256 lb.3,969 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 Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

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