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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonata
TrimSELLimitedSHOLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $22,895
Base Invoice $25,675 $29,635 $35,035 $20,961
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Sunroof 995 995    
Package 201A 700      
Package 301A   1,000    
Package 401A     2,000  
Package 3       1,400
Leather seating surfaces 1,301      
Sunroof 866 866    
Package 201A 609      
Package 301A   870    
Package 401A     1,740  
Package 3       1,278
Options (change) 3,190 1,995 2,000 1,400
Options (change) 2,776 1,736 1,740 1,278
Destination 795 795 795 600
Total Price $31,740 $34,945 $40,950 $24,895
Total Invoice $29,246 $32,166 $37,570 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,366
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonata
TrimSELLimitedSHOLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$31,740$34,945$40,950$24,895
Adjustments for Features-1,130-2,595-5,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$32,350$35,805$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$5,195$0
Total Invoice$29,246$32,166$37,570$22,839
Adjustments for Features-1,041-2,389-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,205$29,777$32,850$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,572$4,645$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSonata
TrimSELLimitedSHOLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,405$4,870$7,420$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$2,595$5,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,041-2,389-4,7200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112006
ModelTaurusSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.4 in
Length202.9 in188.9 in
Width76.2 in72.1 in
Height60.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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