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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021202120062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI AutobahnSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $25,745 $28,045 $26,345 $30,745 $20,830 $22,980
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325        
Floor mats 235 235 235 235 235    
Safety and Security Package           995 995
Preferred Equipment Group           965  
Front buckets           125  
Sunroof           895 895
Heated mirrors           95 35
CD player           150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 270 270        
Floor mats 185 185 185 185 185    
Safety and Security Package           886 886
Preferred Equipment Group           840  
Front buckets           112  
Sunroof           797 797
Heated mirrors           85 31
CD player           134  
Options (change) 560 560 560 235 235 3,225 1,925
Options (change) 455 455 455 185 185 2,854 1,714
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 685 685
Total Price $24,450 $27,300 $29,600 $27,575 $31,975 $24,740 $25,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,974
Model Year2021202120212021202120062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI AutobahnSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$24,450$27,300$29,600$27,575$31,975$24,740$25,590
Adjustments for Features-3,805-6,960-7,410-5,035-5,7350-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,645$20,340$22,190$22,540$26,240$24,740$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$305$0$1,850$2,200$5,900$0$670

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2021202120212021202120062006
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaTaurusTaurus
TrimSESELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI AutobahnSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manual   $150$150  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850     
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75    $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0    
Body kit   $0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25      
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,575$8,730$9,180$6,805$7,505$1,770$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$6,960$7,410$5,035$5,735$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-226-370-363-215-2120-165

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20212006
ModelJettaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.5 in
Length185.1 in197.6 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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