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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSELTDILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $29,635 $35,025
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900   995  
Navigation Package   1,200    
Navigation system     1,850 1,850
Package 303A     2,800  
Package 401A       2,000
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864   866  
Navigation Package   1,152    
Navigation system     1,610 1,610
Package 303A     2,436  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 5,645 3,850
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 4,912 3,350
Destination 770 770 795 795
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $38,595 $42,800
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $35,342 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,871
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSELTDILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$23,765$24,965$38,595$42,800
Adjustments for Features-250-6,170-7,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$32,425$35,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$3,130
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$35,342$39,170
Adjustments for Features-240-5,650-6,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$29,692$32,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$2,847

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSELTDILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,515$1,490$7,660$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$6,170$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-5,650-6,631

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.9 in
Length182.2 in202.9 in
Width70.0 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested65088%
Total Not Requested9012%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested65088%
Total Not Requested9012%

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