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Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,250

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $11,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,586

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $10,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelSparkTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,875 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $14,354 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025
2LT Equipment Group 1,500      
Sunroof 1,000 995 995  
Package 201A   700    
Package 301A     1,000  
Package 401A       2,000
2LT Equipment Group 1,447      
Sunroof 910 866 866  
Package 201A   609    
Package 301A     870  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 2,500 1,695 1,995 2,000
Options (change) 2,357 1,475 1,736 1,740
Destination 875 795 795 795
Total Price $18,250 $30,245 $34,945 $40,950
Total Invoice $17,586 $27,935 $32,166 $37,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Spark LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,809
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelSparkTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$18,250$30,245$34,945$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-585-4,000-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,250$29,660$30,945$34,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,285$4,915
Total Invoice$17,586$27,935$32,166$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-540-3,682-5,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,586$27,395$28,484$31,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,089$4,318

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelSparkTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,995$3,580$6,995$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585$4,000$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-540-3,682-5,847

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Spark vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
ModelSparkTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase93.9 in112.9 in
Length142.5 in202.9 in
Width62.8 in76.2 in
Height58.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,247 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Spark LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested40076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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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