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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $18,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $17,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimSELLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $43,905 $52,970 $51,970
Base Invoice $21,127 $40,832 $49,262 $49,112
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895 995 995 995
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797 876 876 876
Options (change) 3,660 995 995 995
Options (change) 3,258 876 876 876
Destination 685 995 995 995
Total Price $27,325 $45,895 $54,960 $53,960
Total Invoice $25,070 $42,703 $51,133 $50,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,143
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimSELLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6320hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionA4T6T6D4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4250, 9300, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18
Total Price$27,325$45,895$54,960$53,960
Adjustments for Features0-5,900-10,090-7,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$39,995$44,870$46,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875$6,150
Total Invoice$25,070$42,703$51,133$50,983
Adjustments for Features0-5,490-9,387-7,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$37,213$41,746$43,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,533$6,386

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimSELLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards $350$350$350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$2,025$7,925$12,115$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900$10,090$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,490-9,387-7,384

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in116.0 in
Length197.6 in202.0 in
Width73.0 in79.0 in
Height56.1 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.5,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.060.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.0108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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