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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: $39,020

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,740

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $52,970
Base Invoice $29,635 $49,262
Navigation system 1,850  
Remote start 425  
Sunroof 995 995
Package 303A 2,800  
Navigation system 1,610  
Remote start 398  
Sunroof 866 876
Package 303A 2,436  
Options (change) 6,070 995
Options (change) 5,310 876
Destination 795 995
Total Price $39,020 $54,960
Total Invoice $35,740 $51,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,630
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19275/55-20
Total Price$39,020$54,960
Adjustments for Features0-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,020$50,915
Total Invoice$35,740$51,133
Adjustments for Features0-3,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,740$47,370

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusTahoe
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,620$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,763

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in116.0 in
Length202.9 in202.0 in
Width76.2 in79.0 in
Height60.7 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.5,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
20.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.160.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.1108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested122548%

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