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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: $28,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,415

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $35,064 $40,418
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Floor mats 235 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 90 90
Remote start 450 450    
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Cargo net 100 100    
Navigation system     795 795
Rear spoiler     275  
Sunroof     995 995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 185 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 86 86
Remote start 350 350    
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Cargo net 80 80    
Navigation system     755 755
Rear spoiler     261  
Sunroof     945 945
Options (change) 1,715 1,260 2,155 1,880
Options (change) 1,370 1,000 2,047 1,786
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $28,810 $31,655 $40,135 $45,525
Total Invoice $27,415 $30,212 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,326
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$28,810$31,655$40,135$45,525
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,900-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,285$31,655$37,235$40,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0$3,015
Total Invoice$27,415$30,212$37,986$43,079
Adjustments for Features-5000-2,745-4,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,915$30,212$35,241$38,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,297$0$2,846

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLILimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100  
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  
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$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 mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0  
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
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
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 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,030$3,505$6,405$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,900$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5000-2,745-4,992

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,931 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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