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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,985

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $14,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,903

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $13,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusFiesta
TrimSELLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $16,600
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $15,984
Leather seating surfaces 1,495     825
Cargo organizer 200 200 200 115
All-weather floor mats 90 90 90 150
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 35
Sunroof 995 995 995 745
Package 201A 1,050      
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Upgrade Package       820
Keyless entry keypad       95
Remote start       395
Illuminated door sill trim plates       410
Leather seating surfaces 1,420     718
Cargo organizer 190 190 190 100
All-weather floor mats 86 86 86 131
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 30
Sunroof 945 945 945 648
Package 201A 999      
Rear spoiler 261 261    
Upgrade Package       714
Keyless entry keypad       83
Remote start       344
Illuminated door sill trim plates       356
Options (change) 4,195 1,650 1,375 3,590
Options (change) 3,987 1,568 1,307 3,124
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $35,095 $39,630 $45,020 $20,985
Total Invoice $33,236 $37,507 $42,600 $19,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,274
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusFiesta
TrimSELLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6120hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 1280, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20195/50-16
Total Price$35,095$39,630$45,020$20,985
Adjustments for Features-3,230-6,095-8,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$33,535$36,550$20,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$4,685$0
Total Invoice$33,236$37,507$42,600$19,903
Adjustments for Features-3,059-5,768-8,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,177$31,739$34,585$19,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$4,408$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusFiesta
TrimSELLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,755$7,620$9,995$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$6,095$8,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,059-5,768-8,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in98.0 in
Length202.9 in173.6 in
Width76.2 in66.8 in
Height60.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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