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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: $28,960

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $13,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,047

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $12,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSonata
TrimSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $24,550
Base Invoice $35,025 $22,959
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850 1,250
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
3.3L V6   2,000
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610 1,137
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 3,850 3,715
Options (change) 3,350 3,393
Destination 795 695
Total Price $42,800 $28,960
Total Invoice $39,170 $27,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,780
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSonata
TrimSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6249hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,800$28,960
Adjustments for Features-4,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,055$28,960
Total Invoice$39,170$27,047
Adjustments for Features-4,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,827$27,047

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusSonata
TrimSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,320$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,415 lb.3,494 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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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