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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,745

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $6,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,109

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusFocusFocus
TrimSELLimitedSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $14,508 $15,727
SYNC 395   395  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195
Heated front seats 240   115 115
Remote start 395 395 415 415
Sunroof 895 895 625 625
Leather seating surfaces 895   695 695
Deluxe Package     395  
Driver's Group     415  
Universal garage door opener     455  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
CD changer, in-dash     350 350
Compass       295
SYNC 344   344  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 67 67
Satellite radio 170 170 170 170
Heated front seats 209   100 100
Remote start 343 343 360 360
Sunroof 779 779 544 544
Leather seating surfaces 779   605 605
Deluxe Package     344  
Driver's Group     361  
Universal garage door opener     396  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
CD changer, in-dash     305 305
Compass       259
Options (change) 3,090 1,560 4,515 3,150
Options (change) 2,681 1,349 3,931 2,745
Destination 800 800 670 670
Total Price $27,525 $29,980 $20,770 $20,745
Total Invoice $25,282 $27,537 $19,109 $19,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,436
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusFocusFocus
TrimSELLimitedSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$27,525$29,980$20,770$20,745
Adjustments for Features-1,955-3,1550-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,570$26,825$20,770$20,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$125$0
Total Invoice$25,282$27,537$19,109$19,142
Adjustments for Features-1,796-2,8980-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,486$24,639$19,109$19,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,153$59$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusFocusFocus
TrimSELLimitedSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Automatic headlights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display $50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,825$4,025$870$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$3,155$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,796-2,8980-92

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in102.9 in
Length200.4 in175.0 in
Width74.5 in66.7 in
Height61.5 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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