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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $27,895 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $25,915 $26,779 $35,064 $40,418
Floor mats 235 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 90 90
Rear spoiler 375   275  
Navigation system     795 795
Sunroof     995 995
Floor mats 185 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 86 86
Rear spoiler 300   261  
Navigation system     755 755
Sunroof     945 945
Options (change) 845 470 2,155 1,880
Options (change) 670 370 2,047 1,786
Destination 820 820 875 875
Total Price $28,660 $29,185 $40,135 $45,525
Total Invoice $27,405 $27,969 $37,986 $43,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,585
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$28,660$29,185$40,135$45,525
Adjustments for Features-2,1000-4,230-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,560$29,185$35,905$38,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$0$3,015
Total Invoice$27,405$27,969$37,986$43,079
Adjustments for Features-2,0080-4,004-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,397$27,969$33,982$36,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,572$0$2,847

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,590$2,490$6,720$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$0$4,230$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0080-4,004-6,250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172018
ModelJettaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.9 in
Length183.3 in202.9 in
Width70.0 in76.2 in
Height57.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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