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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,195

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $15,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,473

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $15,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelTaurusTaurusES
TrimSESEL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $38,900
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $36,438
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Front buckets 125    
Alloy wheels 420    
Heated mirrors 95 35  
Sunroof 895 895  
CD player 150    
Bodyside moldings     199
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Front buckets 112    
Alloy wheels 374    
Heated mirrors 85 31  
Sunroof 797 797  
CD player 134    
Bodyside moldings     130
Options (change) 2,680 1,925 199
Options (change) 2,388 1,714 130
Destination 685 685 995
Total Price $24,195 $25,590 $40,094
Total Invoice $22,473 $23,526 $37,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,024
Model Year200620062018
ModelTaurusTaurusES
TrimSESEL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,195$25,590$40,094
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-8,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,195$24,510$31,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0
Total Invoice$22,473$23,526$37,563
Adjustments for Features0-993-8,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,473$22,533$29,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062018
ModelTaurusTaurusES
TrimSESEL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation app  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,195$2,275$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$8,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-993-8,066

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in111.0 in
Length197.6 in192.7 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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