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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,215 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE | ||||||||
| Difference: $1,375 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,319 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE | ||||||||
| Difference: $486 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | TDI | 1.8T SEL | Hybrid SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $18,895 | $23,625 | $25,925 | $30,245 | $31,895 | $24,535 | $20,830 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $18,139 | $22,681 | $24,888 | $29,035 | $30,619 | $23,553 | $19,400 | $21,127 |
| Sunroof | 1,680 | 895 | 895 | |||||
| Connectivity Package | 1,820 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 1,670 | |||||||
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | 995 | ||||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 965 | |||||||
| Front buckets | 125 | |||||||
| Heated mirrors | 95 | 35 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | 350 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 1,612 | 797 | 797 | |||||
| Connectivity Package | 1,748 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 1,602 | |||||||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | 886 | ||||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 840 | |||||||
| Front buckets | 112 | |||||||
| Heated mirrors | 85 | 31 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | 312 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 3,500 | 1,670 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,075 | 2,275 |
| Options (change) | 3,360 | 1,602 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,720 | 2,026 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 685 | 685 |
| Total Price | $23,215 | $26,115 | $26,745 | $31,065 | $32,715 | $25,355 | $24,590 | $25,940 |
| Total Invoice | $22,319 | $25,103 | $25,708 | $29,855 | $31,439 | $24,373 | $22,805 | $23,838 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,548 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | TDI | 1.8T SEL | Hybrid SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 H | 170hp I4 H | 210hp I4 | 153hp V6 | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | T6 | S7 | S7 | M6 | A4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 6 | 400, 9 | ?, 6 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $23,215 | $26,115 | $26,745 | $31,065 | $32,715 | $25,355 | $24,590 | $25,940 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,145 | -2,245 | -4,070 | -4,470 | -5,495 | -1,230 | 0 | -505 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,070 | $23,870 | $22,675 | $26,595 | $27,220 | $24,125 | $24,590 | $25,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $1,605 | $5,525 | $6,150 | $3,055 | $0 | $845 |
| Total Invoice | $22,319 | $25,103 | $25,708 | $29,855 | $31,439 | $24,373 | $22,805 | $23,838 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,062 | -2,158 | -3,912 | -4,296 | -5,281 | -1,182 | 0 | -464 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,257 | $22,945 | $21,796 | $25,559 | $26,158 | $23,191 | $22,805 | $23,374 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,688 | $1,539 | $5,302 | $5,901 | $2,934 | $0 | $569 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | TDI | 1.8T SEL | Hybrid SEL | Hybrid SEL Premium | GLI | SE | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,715 | $4,815 | $6,640 | $7,040 | $8,065 | $3,800 | $2,570 | $3,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,145 | $2,245 | $4,070 | $4,470 | $5,495 | $1,230 | $0 | $505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,062 | -2,158 | -3,912 | -4,296 | -5,281 | -1,182 | 0 | -464 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Jetta | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,805 lb. | 3,344 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE
| Connectivity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 705 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1065 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE
| Front buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front buckets | 50 | Yes |
| Console with shifter | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Heated mirrors | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 50% |
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| CD changer, in-dash | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 20% |
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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