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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: $30,275

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $7,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedSHOLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $23,905 $27,810 $28,115
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $22,351 $26,002 $26,288
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 2,145 2,145 2,145
Remote start 425 425      
Sunroof 995   695 695  
Package 303A 2,800        
Package 401A   2,000      
Side curtain airbags     395   395
2LT Equipment Group     1,325    
Heated front seats     250    
Leather seating surfaces     595    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     350    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         890
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 1,780 1,780 1,780
Remote start 398 398      
Sunroof 866   577 577  
Package 303A 2,436        
Package 401A   1,740      
Side curtain airbags     328   328
2LT Equipment Group     1,100    
Heated front seats     208    
Leather seating surfaces     494    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     290    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         739
Options (change) 6,070 4,275 5,755 2,840 3,430
Options (change) 5,310 3,748 4,777 2,357 2,847
Destination 795 795 615 615 615
Total Price $39,020 $43,225 $30,275 $31,265 $32,160
Total Invoice $35,740 $39,568 $27,743 $28,974 $29,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,576
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedSHOLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,020$43,225$30,275$31,265$32,160
Adjustments for Features-3,910-4,985-175-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$38,240$30,100$30,840$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$740$2,060
Total Invoice$35,740$39,568$27,743$28,974$29,750
Adjustments for Features-3,581-4,563-160-3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,159$35,005$27,583$28,580$29,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0$997$2,167

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLimitedSHOLTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225$225
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Front side airbags$350$350   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Safety key$5$5   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Purse holder  $0$0$0
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals $75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,395$8,470$3,660$3,910$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$4,985$175$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,581-4,563-160-3940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,016 lb.3,700 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 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.2 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

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 LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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