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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,405

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,201

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $15,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $15,715
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $14,537
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Cargo net       40
Floor mats       80
Leather seating surfaces 1,420      
Cargo net       35
Floor mats       59
Options (change) 1,495 0 0 120
Options (change) 1,420 0 0 94
Destination 875 875 875 570
Total Price $31,910 $35,335 $41,150 $16,405
Total Invoice $30,210 $33,440 $38,935 $15,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,925
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20195/60-15
Total Price$31,910$35,335$41,150$16,405
Adjustments for Features-5,370-7,135-9,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,540$28,200$31,440$16,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$4,900$0
Total Invoice$30,210$33,440$38,935$15,201
Adjustments for Features-5,084-6,752-9,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,126$26,688$29,748$15,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$4,622$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusElantra
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,880$8,645$11,220$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,370$7,135$9,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,084-6,752-9,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162006
ModelTaurusElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in102.7 in
Length202.9 in178.1 in
Width76.2 in67.9 in
Height60.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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