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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: $28,150

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $11,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192017
ModelJettaJettaJettaTaurus
TrimGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $26,995 $29,195 $36,855
Floor mats 235 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 90
Remote start 450 450 450  
Door sill trim plates 240 240 240  
Cargo net 100 100 100  
Navigation system       795
Rear spoiler       275
Sunroof       995
Floor mats 185 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 86
Remote start 350 350 350  
Door sill trim plates 200 200 200  
Cargo net 80 80 80  
Navigation system       755
Rear spoiler       261
Sunroof       945
Options (change) 1,260 1,260 1,260 2,155
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,047
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $28,150 $29,150 $31,350 $39,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,074
Model Year2019201920192017
ModelJettaJettaJettaTaurus
TrimGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$28,150$29,150$31,350$39,885
Adjustments for Features00-850-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,150$29,150$30,500$35,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$2,350$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2019201920192017
ModelJettaJettaJettaTaurus
TrimGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control   $50
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$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 recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,605$1,605$2,455$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$850$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments00-51-3,833

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20192017
ModelJettaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length185.1 in202.9 in
Width70.8 in76.2 in
Height57.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,225 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 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%

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