Price Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus
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| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Base | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,360 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,578 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | LaCrosse | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Total Price | 41,965 | 44,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,225 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 40,740 | 44,100 |
| Total Invoice | 39,916 | 40,329 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,165 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 38,751 | 40,329 |
Invoice Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus
Price Comparison (MSRP): Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford TaurusThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Buick LaCrosse Base | ||
| Difference: 2,135 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Base | ||
| Difference: 413 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | LaCrosse | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 29,960 | 38,155 |
| Base Invoice | 28,761 | 35,025 |
| Driver Confidence Package | 1,440 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,905 | |
| Navigation system | 1,345 | 1,550 |
| Entertainment Package | 600 | |
| LFX V6 engine | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 345 | |
| Rubber floormats | 140 | 75 |
| AWD | 2,175 | |
| Sunroof, large | 1,195 | |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| Remote start | 425 | |
| Driver Confidence Package | 0 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | |
| Entertainment Package | 0 | |
| LFX V6 engine | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Rubber floormats | 65 | |
| AWD | 0 | |
| Sunroof, large | 0 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| Remote start | 398 | |
| Total options | 11,145 | 5,150 |
| Total options | 10,295 | 4,509 |
| Destination | 860 | 795 |
| Total Price | 41,965 | 44,100 |
| Total Invoice | 39,916 | 40,329 |
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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | LaCrosse | Taurus |
| Trim | Base | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 303hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/26 | 17/25 |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 384, 11 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet ($100) |  |  |
| Heated steering wheel ($100) | | |
| Keyless entry keypad ($50) | |  |
| Power-adjustable pedals ($125) | | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist ($25) | | |
| Laminated side glass ($300) | | |
| Rear cross-traffic detection ($100) | | |
| Rollover sensor ($100) | | |
| Safety key ($25) | | |
| Vehicle health reports ($0) | | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder ($25) | | |
| Rear seat pass-through ($100) | | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| App support ($100) | | |
| HD radio ($150) | | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn ($50) | | |
| Rain-sensing wipers ($175) | | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation ($400) | | |
| Text-to-speech reader ($50) | | |
| Traffic + travel information ($100) | | |
| Variable intermittent wipers ($75) | | |
| Voice control over external devices ($50) | | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings ($75) | | |
| Sunroof ($900) | | |
| Sunroof, large ($1200) | | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights ($200) | | |
| Fog lights ($125) | | |
| Head-up display (HUD) ($350) | | |
| Steering-linked headlights ($150) | | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors ($25) | | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Active rear differential ($500) | | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls ($100) | | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Heated ($200) | | |
| Power fore-aft, passenger ($100) | | |
| Power height, passenger ($100) | | |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, driver ($150) | | |
| Power lumbar, driver ($100) | | |
| Power lumbar, passenger ($100) | | |
| Power tilt, passenger ($100) | | |
| Suede-like inserts in leather seats ($0) | | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels ($350) | | |
| Machined alloy wheels ($350) | | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) ($0) | | |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -$1,225 | -$0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1165 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | LaCrosse | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 | 112.9 |
| Length | 196.9 | 202.9 |
| Width | 73.1 | 76.2 |
| Height | 59.2 | 60.7 |
| Curb Weight | 4196 | 4415 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 | 20.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 38.0 | 39.0 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 57.4 | 57.9 |
| R1 Hip Room | 55.2 | 56.3 |
| R1 Legroom | 41.7 | 41.9 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.3 | 37.8 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 | 56.9 |
| R2 Hip Room | 53.9 | 55.8 |
| R2 Legroom | 40.5 | 38.1 |
Option Package Details
LaCrosse Base
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| Cooled front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Keyless access and ignition | 250 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recline, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft, passenger | 100 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Power tilt, passenger | 100 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 0 | No |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, driver | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| Navigation system | 750 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for infotainment system | 100 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon audio system, 384W, 11 speakers (including a subwoofer) | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| LFX V6 engine | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 50 | Yes |
| Compact spare tire | 0 | No |
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 303@6800 TQ: 264@5300 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| Navigation system | 750 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 150 | No |
| Media hard drive | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| Heated second row | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cooled front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 100 | Yes |
| Sony audio system, 390W, 12 speakers (including a subwoofer) | 350 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 23% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Pricing and the Buick LaCrosse
| Pricing of the Buick LaCrosse: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Low residual values make it expensive to lease. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | A bit overpriced considering the differences between Impala and LaCrosse. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Even though you're getting a lot of car, still very expensive. |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD | You are paying for the BMW name, some exclusivity of ownership, and paying big bucks for any parts and service you need. E.g., a battery trickle charger with BMW on it cost $85...the same charger at Sears was less than $20! |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | These can be pricey. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | New price is enormous. 50,000+ I paid 15,000 |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | I paid cash, but they do not usually offer incentives on the 5 series. That may have changed in this economy but the 5 series has few incentives. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | for 60k the 5 series seems a bit pricy compared to what you can get from even an acura TL for instance. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD | Who wouldn't want it to be less expensive? |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD | It's Expensive |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Compared to the implicit value of Genesis, BMW simply charges too much for what you get...$25K delta just not justifiable. |
| 2001 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | still a high payment |
| 2000 | 4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD | Mostly about the depreciation - you will lose money |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | about 25% more expensive than the Infinity, plus dealer add-ons are very expensive |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The 3 series would have cost ~$5000 more,and I would have gotten a larger car with more passenger and cargo space than I needed. It's not that the 3 series is truly "big," but I liked the smaller option of the 1 series |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | More expensive yet repair history not as good |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Objectively, not a good value compared to competitors' options. Standard "leatherette" material is purposefully bad to make people pay the $1300 for leather. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | $52,000 out the door for a 3 series is egregious, but I feel like dollar for dollar, it still can't be beat. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Althought the price reflects general maintenance costs, over the 4 year program, there are significantly reduced numbers of those maintenances performed, ie., oir change, general inspections, no tire rotations, etc. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | It seems the propeller marque demands a premium over comparable vehicles. I'm not a badge whore so it's an expense I could have done without but I couldn't wait for the G37 sedan. Needed a new land rocket post haste. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | This is pretty expensive for the size and features. But I guess it's a matter of paying for the German engineering. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Options it up and you are well over $40K for a 230HP sluggish car. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The car is more expensive than it should be for what you get in the purchase. I think you pay well for the BMW emblem. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | luckily you get what you pay for, but it's a pricey car. At least for me. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The price isn't bad for what you get, but the maintainence costs at the dealer (once the 4 year warranty runs out) can be high. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | premium brand, paying for performance but US to Canada is a ripoff. same car is 10k less in USA. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Way over priced... $14K more then it's competition. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | A well optioned 335i sedan tops $45,000 without Navigation/iDrive. Add in a few other options such as adaptive CC, PDC, navi, HD radio & Sirius, and it is over $50,000. Japanese competitors aren't quite as expensive similarly equipped. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | high priced - but may be worth it for the vehical |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Although it is a great car, it is expensive. I've had it for a year and am not convinced that it is worth the price. Why does an oil change have to cost so much? |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Too expensive. Too many options installed in cars at dealer inventory. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Too expensive for what you get. Even used the price is not worth the lack of styling, and undesirable & upredicable accelarator & shifting, and sensitive unpredicable braking. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Cost more than average car |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Roughly 50K for a fully equipt vehicle. Dealers would not discount. However, lease program was attractive but I did not want to lease. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Kinda high in price. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Features like AWD are not standard. These features quickly increases the price when added. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Expensive car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The price of a new 3-Series is on the rise, in turn increasing the average payment and making it harder for some to justify the $50-60K cost of a midsize sedan. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Sometimes things get expensive when you build a new car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | BMWs are definitely spendy for what you get. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Pretty expensive compared to Japanese cars of similar design. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The price was high for the features and performance compared to the A4 and the TL. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | It is an expensive car and offering less options, comparing to the competition. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Pricey for us poor public servants. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Especially when "packages" are included, can be very expensive, even in 325, 328 versions. Some packages force odd accessories to get useful ones. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | I knew from the start theat BMW's cost more, but that IS a downside to having one. I saved a lot by picking it up in Germany. Basically a free Europe vacation, but had to wait for ti to be shipped to west coast... |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | A little more expensive than competing makes/models, but worth it. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | It ain't cheap. But you get what you pay for. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD | a little oversprice- just due to the brand name factor. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | BMW quality comes with a BMW price tag. Ouch. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | It's a bit pricey. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | They cost more. I prefer a used BMW to any new Asian car. |
| 2004 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD | It is expensive. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | If you buy a CPO, the price is much higher than private party. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | maintenance is $$$ relative to other brands |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The grouping of options into "packages" usually includes one item that you want and cannot get any other way with several other expensive things that you do not want, but cannot delete from your order (i.e. auto dimming mirrors with lumbar support). |
| 2003.5 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | expensive, but holds its value well. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Even a 3-series ain't cheap! |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD | They are expensive to purchase, and to maintain. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD | Ridiculous for what you get. Extra cost metallic paint and folding rear seat! Vinyl seats in a $30k+ car?! |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Expensive |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | As this car is subject for taxation at many levels you will always pay more. The cost of parts is not as high as you would think. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Price is a bit high once you add the "options" that should be included like sunroof, leather, HID lights and such |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | pay too much for the "NAME" |
What Our Members Are Saying about Pricing and the Ford Taurus
| Pricing of the Ford Taurus: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | with the rebates the price was under the acura tl awd with tech. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | Taurus & Five Hundred sell for very low prices compared to the value they provide |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | I think the Taurus is affordable for the provided features |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | Price was lowest when compared to others in it's class. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD | Found a loaded, certified AWD Limited with 30,000 miles for only $17,900. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | Very low cost for decent overall quality. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | The car is just cheap to purchase. I think the going price for a used Taurus is around 5k. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | Low price for its class. |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | Purchased 2002 wagon used in 2005 with less than 30k miles for only $10,000. |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | reasonable pricing |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Every other car out there is either slower around a track, or costs more than the 350Z. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | 17000 for a car that is loaded with safety features, I couldn't find anything better. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Quality for the price surpasses anything else in the price range by far. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Excellent value for the money, especially with the 5-speed manual transmission. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | At $15.6K out the door new, it was a very good value. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Very inexpensive for what you get. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Much less than the Lexus LS 460 but it is almost as good in all respects, better in some. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | I must have hit the dealer at the right time because I am paying less for the V6 6SP than I was paying for a 2003 EX-L 4 cyl w/5SP and with no money down, only first months payment due at signing. |
| 2006 | 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD | I received a $3500 incentive for buying a "left-over" car. I purchased a new 2006 Accord in Jan/2007. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | We bought a DX with dealer-installed AC. $13,000 plus a Plymouth Breeze with a blown head gasket. Not bad for a brand new car with 11 miles on the odometer. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Price was 19 out the door including tax for me new in MT. Dealership cost may be high, but the chances your car is going to break down is nil, so thats even more thirft. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | Using CarsDirect, my price was 23.4 exclussive of TTL |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | see above |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | In 2001, I bought a fully-equipped Honda Accord Coupe brand new for less than $21,000. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | 0% financing |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Really compared to its competitors |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | It was 5k less than an Accord, what else is there to add. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | It's affordable. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | cheap cheap cheap! |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | best bang for buck, period. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Best value in class. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Price is low and you get ALOT |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | It met our budget at the time. |
| Pricing of the Ford Taurus: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | the sho is a nice toy but cost a nice penny even with the rebates it's hard to justify spending the cash to speed 0 to 60 in 3 seconds. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD | The price was a lot higher then the Mercury |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Car is too expensive in Canada - should be 10% cheaper to match US prices. |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Base model is a rental car. Adding "options" adds $10k to the base instantly, widening the gap between the Infiniti and the Bimmer to...$11k. |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD | I believe it needs to sticker 10-12k less. You can get a Vette GS, a Caddy CTS, for 18K less! |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | BMW pricing. |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | It's a nice car, but you are paying a large price premium for the brand. The same performance can be had for much less with greater reliability. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD | This is a problem with most car companies, but by the time you add the options you would actually WANT on your car, you've easily added $7k-$12k to advertised MSRP. Often times things you want are bundled with things you don't want or care |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Expensive to purchase and expensive to mainatain after warranty expires |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | fuel pump issue, materials low quality |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Reasonably equipped in Canada it is a $75,000 car |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD | No leasing option for physical persons in Greece |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD | very expensive |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | about 25% more expensive than the Infinity, plus dealer add-ons are very expensive |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The 3 series would have cost ~$5000 more,and I would have gotten a larger car with more passenger and cargo space than I needed. It's not that the 3 series is truly "big," but I liked the smaller option of the 1 series |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | More expensive yet repair history not as good |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Objectively, not a good value compared to competitors' options. Standard "leatherette" material is purposefully bad to make people pay the $1300 for leather. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | $52,000 out the door for a 3 series is egregious, but I feel like dollar for dollar, it still can't be beat. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Althought the price reflects general maintenance costs, over the 4 year program, there are significantly reduced numbers of those maintenances performed, ie., oir change, general inspections, no tire rotations, etc. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | It seems the propeller marque demands a premium over comparable vehicles. I'm not a badge whore so it's an expense I could have done without but I couldn't wait for the G37 sedan. Needed a new land rocket post haste. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | This is pretty expensive for the size and features. But I guess it's a matter of paying for the German engineering. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Options it up and you are well over $40K for a 230HP sluggish car. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The car is more expensive than it should be for what you get in the purchase. I think you pay well for the BMW emblem. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | luckily you get what you pay for, but it's a pricey car. At least for me. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The price isn't bad for what you get, but the maintainence costs at the dealer (once the 4 year warranty runs out) can be high. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | premium brand, paying for performance but US to Canada is a ripoff. same car is 10k less in USA. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Way over priced... $14K more then it's competition. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | A well optioned 335i sedan tops $45,000 without Navigation/iDrive. Add in a few other options such as adaptive CC, PDC, navi, HD radio & Sirius, and it is over $50,000. Japanese competitors aren't quite as expensive similarly equipped. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | high priced - but may be worth it for the vehical |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Although it is a great car, it is expensive. I've had it for a year and am not convinced that it is worth the price. Why does an oil change have to cost so much? |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Too expensive. Too many options installed in cars at dealer inventory. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Too expensive for what you get. Even used the price is not worth the lack of styling, and undesirable & upredicable accelarator & shifting, and sensitive unpredicable braking. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Cost more than average car |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Roughly 50K for a fully equipt vehicle. Dealers would not discount. However, lease program was attractive but I did not want to lease. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Kinda high in price. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Features like AWD are not standard. These features quickly increases the price when added. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Expensive car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The price of a new 3-Series is on the rise, in turn increasing the average payment and making it harder for some to justify the $50-60K cost of a midsize sedan. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Sometimes things get expensive when you build a new car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | BMWs are definitely spendy for what you get. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Pretty expensive compared to Japanese cars of similar design. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The price was high for the features and performance compared to the A4 and the TL. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | It is an expensive car and offering less options, comparing to the competition. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Pricey for us poor public servants. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Especially when "packages" are included, can be very expensive, even in 325, 328 versions. Some packages force odd accessories to get useful ones. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | I knew from the start theat BMW's cost more, but that IS a downside to having one. I saved a lot by picking it up in Germany. Basically a free Europe vacation, but had to wait for ti to be shipped to west coast... |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | A little more expensive than competing makes/models, but worth it. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | It ain't cheap. But you get what you pay for. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD | a little oversprice- just due to the brand name factor. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | BMW quality comes with a BMW price tag. Ouch. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | It's a bit pricey. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | They cost more. I prefer a used BMW to any new Asian car. |
| 2004 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD | It is expensive. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | If you buy a CPO, the price is much higher than private party. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | maintenance is $$$ relative to other brands |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The grouping of options into "packages" usually includes one item that you want and cannot get any other way with several other expensive things that you do not want, but cannot delete from your order (i.e. auto dimming mirrors with lumbar support). |
| 2003.5 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | expensive, but holds its value well. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Even a 3-series ain't cheap! |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD | They are expensive to purchase, and to maintain. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD | Ridiculous for what you get. Extra cost metallic paint and folding rear seat! Vinyl seats in a $30k+ car?! |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Expensive |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | As this car is subject for taxation at many levels you will always pay more. The cost of parts is not as high as you would think. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Price is a bit high once you add the "options" that should be included like sunroof, leather, HID lights and such |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | pay too much for the "NAME" |
