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Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,300

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $8,611

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,503

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $6,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XES
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $34,320
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $30,774
Interior Power Package 295      
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Satellite radio 195 195 195 486
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   500
Heated front seats 240 240    
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Premium Plus Package       1,280
Rear side airbags       250
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Interior Power Package 257      
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Satellite radio 170 170 170 389
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   400
Heated front seats 209 209    
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Premium Plus Package       1,152
Rear side airbags       200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Options (change) 5,470 3,685 3,150 6,766
Options (change) 4,761 3,207 2,741 5,549
Destination 800 800 800 825
Total Price $33,300 $34,255 $34,700 $41,911
Total Invoice $30,503 $31,415 $31,832 $37,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,457
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XES
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,300$34,255$34,700$41,911
Adjustments for Features0-25-525-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$34,230$34,175$40,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$875$0
Total Invoice$30,503$31,415$31,832$37,148
Adjustments for Features0-23-482-1,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,503$31,392$31,350$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$889$847$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XES
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Wood trim   $300
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,590$5,090$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$525$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-482-1,188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurus XES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length200.3 in191.1 in
Width74.9 in71.1 in
Height67.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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