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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $15,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelJettaJettaTaurus
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLISHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,895 $24,535 $42,770
Base Invoice $30,619 $23,553 $40,418
All-weather floor mats 235 235 90
Navigation Package   2,030  
Autobahn Package   2,290  
Rear spoiler   375  
Navigation system     795
Sunroof     995
All-weather floor mats 185 185 86
Navigation Package   1,948  
Autobahn Package   2,200  
Rear spoiler   300  
Navigation system     755
Sunroof     945
Options (change) 235 4,930 1,880
Options (change) 185 4,633 1,786
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $32,950 $30,285 $45,525
Total Invoice $31,624 $29,006 $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: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,279
Model Year201420142018
ModelJettaJettaTaurus
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLISHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$32,950$30,285$45,525
Adjustments for Features-6000-7,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,350$30,285$38,345
Cost Above Minimum$2,065$0$0
Total Invoice$31,624$29,006$43,079
Adjustments for Features-5760-6,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,048$29,006$36,285
Cost Above Minimum$2,042$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420142018
ModelJettaJettaTaurus
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLISHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,540$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-5760-6,794

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142018
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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 SHO

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

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