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Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,240

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,766

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $1,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLT LTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,710 $30,035 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $24,681 $28,833 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025
Luxury Edition Package 2,515        
Cargo net 55 55      
Sunroof 900 900 995 995  
Cargo organizer 235 235 160 160 160
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Remote start     425 425 425
Package 201A     700    
Package 301A       1,000  
Package 401A         2,000
Luxury Edition Package 2,213        
Cargo net 48 48      
Sunroof 792 792 866 866  
Cargo organizer 207 207 139 139 139
Leather seating surfaces     1,301    
Remote start     398 398 398
Package 201A     609    
Package 301A       870  
Package 401A         1,740
Options (change) 3,705 1,190 3,775 2,580 2,585
Options (change) 3,260 1,047 3,313 2,273 2,277
Destination 825 825 795 795 795
Total Price $30,240 $32,050 $32,325 $35,530 $41,535
Total Invoice $28,766 $30,705 $29,773 $32,703 $38,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $339
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLT LTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp V6230hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$30,240$32,050$32,325$35,530$41,535
Adjustments for Features0-100-725-2,690-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,240$31,950$31,600$32,840$36,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$0$1,240$4,870
Total Invoice$28,766$30,705$29,773$32,703$38,097
Adjustments for Features0-96-668-2,476-4,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,766$30,609$29,105$30,227$33,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,843$0$1,122$4,346

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLT LTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,030$3,130$3,755$5,720$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$725$2,690$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-668-2,476-4,646

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112012
ModelImpalaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in112.9 in
Length200.4 in202.9 in
Width72.9 in76.2 in
Height58.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10019%
Total Not Requested42581%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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