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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelJetta SportWagenTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimTDISELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,540 $28,900 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $24,517 $26,660 $30,535 $36,254
Navigation system 830 795 795 795
Panoramic sunroof 1,750      
Package 201A   800    
Sunroof   995 995  
Package 301A     2,700  
Navigation system 796 710 710 710
Panoramic sunroof 1,681      
Package 201A   714    
Sunroof   888 888  
Package 301A     2,410  
Options (change) 2,580 2,590 4,490 795
Options (change) 2,477 2,312 4,008 710
Destination 770 795 795 795
Total Price $28,890 $32,285 $38,385 $40,890
Total Invoice $27,764 $29,767 $35,338 $37,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $929
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelJetta SportWagenTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimTDISELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$28,890$32,285$38,385$40,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-4,755-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,890$31,120$33,630$35,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$4,390
Total Invoice$27,764$29,767$35,338$37,759
Adjustments for Features0-1,074-4,378-4,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,764$28,693$30,960$32,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,267$4,098

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelJetta SportWagenTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimTDISELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50 
iPod integration$100   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50 $50
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$100
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,030$8,620$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165$4,755$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,074-4,378-4,968

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
ModelJetta SportWagenTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.9 in
Length179.3 in202.9 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height59.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested92597%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested150075%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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