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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,395

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,242

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusMustangMustangMustang
TrimSELV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,980 $26,310 $33,710 $48,810
Base Invoice $21,127 $24,399 $31,059 $44,161
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Comfort Package   595 595  
Rear spoiler   295 0  
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Comfort Package   518 518  
Rear spoiler   257 0  
Options (change) 2,730 890 595 0
Options (change) 2,430 775 518 0
Destination 685 795 795 795
Total Price $26,395 $27,995 $35,100 $49,605
Total Invoice $24,242 $25,969 $32,372 $44,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,166
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusMustangMustangMustang
TrimSELV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4500, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$26,395$27,995$35,100$49,605
Adjustments for Features0-605-880-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$27,390$34,220$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,830$21,310
Total Invoice$24,242$25,969$32,372$44,956
Adjustments for Features0-561-812-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,242$25,408$31,560$44,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,152$18,728

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTaurusMustangMustangMustang
TrimSELV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Interior air filter$0   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,375$2,980$3,255$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$880$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-561-812-820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in107.1 in
Length197.6 in188.1 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height56.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.4 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, front200No
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 Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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