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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,325

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,183

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelJettaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGLISELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,945 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $22,987 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Autobahn Package 2,250      
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Autobahn Package 2,160      
All-weather floor mats 185 57 57 57
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 3,585 2,755 1,470 1,230
Options (change) 3,401 2,390 1,271 1,062
Destination 795 800 800 800
Total Price $28,325 $30,585 $32,040 $32,780
Total Invoice $27,183 $28,132 $29,479 $30,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $960
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelJettaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGLISELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,325$30,585$32,040$32,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-2,850-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,325$28,510$29,190$29,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680$670
Total Invoice$27,183$28,132$29,479$30,153
Adjustments for Features0-1,909-2,622-3,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,183$26,223$26,857$26,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$634$619

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelJettaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimGLISELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,515$4,590$5,365$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$2,850$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,909-2,622-3,311

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20132008
ModelJettaTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.4 in112.9 in
Length182.2 in200.3 in
Width70.0 in74.9 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.547.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.585.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%

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