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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJettaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimGLISELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $30,025 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $22,795 $28,374 $35,064 $40,418
Autobahn Package 2,050      
Navigation system 900 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 235 90 90 90
Rear spoiler 375 275 275  
Package 201A   1,050    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Autobahn Package 1,968      
Navigation system 864 755 755 755
All-weather floor mats 185 86 86 86
Rear spoiler 300 261 261  
Package 201A   999    
Sunroof   945 945 945
Options (change) 3,560 3,205 2,155 1,880
Options (change) 3,317 3,046 2,047 1,786
Destination 770 875 875 875
Total Price $28,075 $34,105 $40,135 $45,525
Total Invoice $26,882 $32,295 $37,986 $43,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,913
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJettaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimGLISELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$28,075$34,105$40,135$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,640-6,605-8,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$31,465$33,530$36,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065$5,080
Total Invoice$26,882$32,295$37,986$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-6,251-8,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,882$29,795$31,735$34,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,940$4,786

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelJettaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimGLISELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row 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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,065$4,705$8,670$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640$6,605$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,500-6,251-8,498

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
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.3,970 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 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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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