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Ford Focus vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,010

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,381

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESSELSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $21,801 $25,388
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745    
Leather seating surfaces 810   895  
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Remote start 435 435 395 395
SYNC     395  
Safety and Security Package     695  
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     240  
Sunroof     895 895
Stability control       495
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648    
Leather seating surfaces 704   779  
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 57 57
Remote start 363 363 343 343
SYNC     344  
Safety and Security Package     605  
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     209  
Sunroof     779 779
Stability control       431
Options (change) 2,860 2,050 3,785 2,055
Options (change) 2,474 1,770 3,286 1,780
Destination 695 695 800 800
Total Price $21,420 $21,010 $28,220 $30,475
Total Invoice $19,721 $19,381 $25,887 $27,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,942
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESSELSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$21,420$21,010$28,220$30,475
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,705-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,220$21,010$26,515$27,595
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$1,080
Total Invoice$19,721$19,381$25,887$27,968
Adjustments for Features-1840-1,564-2,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,537$19,381$24,323$25,325
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0$1,002

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusTaurusTaurus
TrimSESSELSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist$25$25  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,170$970$2,675$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,705$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-1,564-2,643

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelFocusTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in112.9 in
Length175.0 in200.4 in
Width66.7 in74.5 in
Height58.6 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

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