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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Tiburon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Tiburon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,560

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,135

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $8,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTiburon
TrimSELLimitedSHOGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $19,925
Base Invoice $25,665 $29,635 $35,025 $18,880
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Sunroof 995 995    
Package 201A 700      
Package 301A   1,000    
Package 401A     2,000  
Limited Package       1,500
Cargo net       45
Floor mats       90
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Leather seating surfaces 1,301      
Sunroof 866 866    
Package 201A 609      
Package 301A   870    
Package 401A     1,740  
Limited Package       1,179
Cargo net       36
Floor mats       73
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 3,190 1,995 2,000 1,960
Options (change) 2,776 1,736 1,740 1,580
Destination 795 795 795 675
Total Price $31,740 $34,945 $40,950 $22,560
Total Invoice $29,236 $32,166 $37,560 $21,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tiburon GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,674
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTiburon
TrimSELLimitedSHOGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6172hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12220, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,740$34,945$40,950$22,560
Adjustments for Features-3,720-5,685-8,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$29,260$32,890$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,240$4,870$0
Total Invoice$29,236$32,166$37,560$21,135
Adjustments for Features-3,427-5,233-7,3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,809$26,933$30,167$21,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,124$4,358$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTiburon
TrimSELLimitedSHOGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,405$7,370$9,745$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$5,685$8,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,427-5,233-7,3930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year20122008
ModelTaurusTiburon
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in99.6 in
Length202.9 in173.0 in
Width76.2 in69.3 in
Height60.7 in52.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10019%
Total Not Requested42581%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tiburon GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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