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Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,620

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,501

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $30,170
Base Invoice $25,388 $28,963
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995 895
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Remote start 395  
Sunshade, rear 225  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
AWD 1,850 2,175
Premium 2 Group   4,695
LFX V6 engine   0
Entertainment Package   600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736 788
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 123
Remote start 343  
Sunshade, rear 196  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605  
AWD 1,666 2,088
Premium 2 Group   4,507
LFX V6 engine   0
Entertainment Package   528
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140
Options (change) 7,200 10,450
Options (change) 6,313 9,746
Destination 800 875
Total Price $35,620 $41,495
Total Invoice $32,501 $39,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,159
Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,620$41,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$38,430
Total Invoice$32,501$39,584
Adjustments for Features0-2,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,501$36,660

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$5,400$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,924

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.7 in
Length200.4 in196.9 in
Width74.5 in73.1 in
Height61.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested227555%
Total Not Requested185045%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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