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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: $34,610

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,589

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $34,120
Base Invoice $28,053 $30,253
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Sunshade, rear 225  
Premium Package   1,280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated front seats   640
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Sunshade, rear 196  
Premium Package   1,098
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Heated front seats   512
Sunshade, rear, power   168
Options (change) 3,115 6,880
Options (change) 2,711 5,586
Destination 825 765
Total Price $34,610 $41,765
Total Invoice $31,589 $36,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,534
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,610$41,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$40,075
Total Invoice$31,589$36,604
Adjustments for Features0-1,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,589$35,123

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$2,990$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,481

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length200.4 in191.1 in
Width74.5 in71.1 in
Height61.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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