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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: $35,270

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,693

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $6,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusEquinox
TrimSHOSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $29,445
Base Invoice $35,035 $27,531
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850 2,145
Remote start 425  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   990
AWD   1,995
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610 1,780
Remote start 398  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   822
AWD   1,865
Options (change) 4,275 5,130
Options (change) 3,748 4,467
Destination 795 695
Total Price $43,225 $35,270
Total Invoice $39,578 $32,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,946
Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusEquinox
TrimSHOSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-18
Total Price$43,225$35,270
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,015$35,270
Total Invoice$39,578$32,693
Adjustments for Features-2,9390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,639$32,693

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusEquinox
TrimSHOSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,945$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.5 in
Length202.9 in188.8 in
Width76.2 in71.4 in
Height60.7 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.167.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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