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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,725

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,567

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusEquinox
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $22,400
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $20,877
Interior Convenience Package 895    
Sunroof 895 895 695
Heated front seats 240   250
Satellite radio 195 195 325
Leather seating surfaces 895   545
2LT Equipment Group     1,130
Side curtain airbags     395
CD changer, in-dash     395
Interior Convenience Package 779    
Sunroof 779 779 577
Heated front seats 209   208
Satellite radio 170 170 270
Leather seating surfaces 779   452
2LT Equipment Group     938
Side curtain airbags     328
CD changer, in-dash     327
Options (change) 3,120 1,090 3,735
Options (change) 2,716 949 3,100
Destination 800 800 590
Total Price $27,555 $29,510 $26,725
Total Invoice $25,317 $27,137 $24,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $231
Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusEquinox
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18235/60-17
Total Price$27,555$29,510$26,725
Adjustments for Features-565-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,990$28,395$26,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$0
Total Invoice$25,317$27,137$24,567
Adjustments for Features-519-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,798$26,112$24,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,314$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusEquinox
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,650$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-519-1,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.5 in
Length200.4 in188.8 in
Width74.5 in71.4 in
Height61.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.267.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37547%
Total Not Requested42553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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