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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: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,415

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $25,195 $30,535 $36,254
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Remote start 450    
Cargo net 100    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Navigation system   795 795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Package 301A   2,700  
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
Package 302A / 402A     3,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 67 67
Remote start 350    
Cargo net 80    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Navigation system   710 710
Adaptive cruise control   1,067 1,067
Package 301A   2,410  
Rear spoiler   245  
Sunroof   888 888
Package 302A / 402A     2,678
Options (change) 1,715 6,035 6,060
Options (change) 1,370 5,387 5,410
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $28,810 $39,930 $46,155
Total Invoice $27,415 $36,717 $42,459

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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: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,417
Model Year201820132013
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$28,810$39,930$46,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,810$37,880$40,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375
Total Invoice$27,415$36,717$42,459
Adjustments for Features0-1,885-5,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,415$34,832$37,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,199

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820132013
ModelJettaTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8T SELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,730$5,780$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,885-5,428

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182013
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65022%
Total Not Requested227578%

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