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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,025

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelJettaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0T GLISELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $26,779 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Floor mats 235      
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75 75
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Floor mats 185      
All-weather floor mats 185 57 57 57
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 1,570 4,750 3,760 3,225
Options (change) 1,426 4,126 3,264 2,798
Destination 820 800 800 800
Total Price $30,285 $32,580 $34,330 $34,775
Total Invoice $29,025 $29,868 $31,472 $31,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,059
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelJettaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0T GLISELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 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$30,285$32,580$34,330$34,775
Adjustments for Features-2250-1,150-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,060$32,580$33,180$33,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$545
Total Invoice$29,025$29,868$31,472$31,889
Adjustments for Features-2160-1,054-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,809$29,868$30,418$30,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$508

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelJettaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2.0T GLISELEddie 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
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0   
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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$4,540$4,315$5,465$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$1,150$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2160-1,054-1,513

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20172008
ModelJettaTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.4 in112.9 in
Length183.3 in200.3 in
Width70.0 in74.9 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,194 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
15.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.747.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.785.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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