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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,240

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,766

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $1,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusImpalaImpala
TrimSELLimitedSHOLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $25,710 $30,035
Base Invoice $25,665 $29,635 $35,025 $24,681 $28,833
Leather seating surfaces 1,495        
Cargo organizer 160 160 160 235 235
Remote start 425 425 425    
Sunroof 995 995   900 900
Package 201A 700        
Package 301A   1,000      
Package 401A     2,000    
Luxury Edition Package       2,515  
Cargo net       55 55
Leather seating surfaces 1,301        
Cargo organizer 139 139 139 207 207
Remote start 398 398 398    
Sunroof 866 866   792 792
Package 201A 609        
Package 301A   870      
Package 401A     1,740    
Luxury Edition Package       2,213  
Cargo net       48 48
Options (change) 3,775 2,580 2,585 3,705 1,190
Options (change) 3,313 2,273 2,277 3,260 1,047
Destination 795 795 795 825 825
Total Price $32,325 $35,530 $41,535 $30,240 $32,050
Total Invoice $29,773 $32,703 $38,097 $28,766 $30,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $339
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusImpalaImpala
TrimSELLimitedSHOLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6211hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,325$35,530$41,535$30,240$32,050
Adjustments for Features-725-2,690-5,0650-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$32,840$36,470$30,240$31,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,240$4,870$0$1,710
Total Invoice$29,773$32,703$38,097$28,766$30,705
Adjustments for Features-668-2,476-4,6460-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,105$30,227$33,451$28,766$30,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$4,346$0$1,843

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusImpalaImpala
TrimSELLimitedSHOLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Proximity key  $250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $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   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,755$5,720$8,095$3,030$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$2,690$5,065$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-668-2,476-4,6460-96

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.5 in
Length202.9 in200.4 in
Width76.2 in72.9 in
Height60.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested10019%
Total Not Requested42581%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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