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

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Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,575

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,003

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,734

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200920092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XISISIS
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Interior Power Package 295          
Interior Convenience Package 595          
SYNC 395          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,550 2,550 2,570
Leather seating surfaces 895          
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 109 109 109
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   500 500 500
Sunroof 960 960 960 0 0  
Heated front seats 240 240        
Limited Convenience Package     255      
Cargo net       64 64 64
Rear bumper protector       76 76 76
iPod integration       299 299 299
Interior Power Package 257          
Interior Convenience Package 518          
SYNC 344          
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 2,150 2,150 2,166
Leather seating surfaces 779          
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 65 65 65
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   400 400 400
Sunroof 835 835 835 0 0  
Heated front seats 209 209        
Limited Convenience Package     222      
Cargo net       39 39 39
Rear bumper protector       53 53 53
iPod integration       239 239 239
Options (change) 5,745 3,565 3,285 3,598 3,598 3,618
Options (change) 4,992 3,094 2,850 2,946 2,946 2,962
Destination 800 800 800 825 825 825
Total Price $33,575 $34,135 $34,835 $35,578 $41,028 $61,053
Total Invoice $30,734 $31,302 $31,941 $31,498 $36,349 $54,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,279
Model Year200820082008200920092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XISISIS
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,575$34,135$34,835$35,578$41,028$61,053
Adjustments for Features-1,655-1,530-2,2950-950-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,920$32,605$32,540$35,578$40,078$57,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$620$0$4,500$21,925
Total Invoice$30,734$31,302$31,941$31,498$36,349$54,169
Adjustments for Features-1,515-1,403-2,1040-842-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,219$29,899$29,837$31,498$35,507$51,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$618$0$4,009$19,521

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820082008200920092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XISISIS
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manual   $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Second-row high console  $250   
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler     $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Compass$0$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
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
Metal pedals     $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,500$5,265$2,970$3,920$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$1,530$2,295$0$950$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,515-1,403-2,1040-842-3,150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurus XIS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.5 in
Length200.3 in180.1 in
Width74.9 in70.9 in
Height67.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in30.6 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft313.0 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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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