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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: $45,220

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusES
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $36,370
Base Invoice $35,025 $34,068
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,500
Navigation system 1,550  
Remote start 425 499
Blind spot warning system   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Xenon HID headlights   515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,745
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   480
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Rear spoiler   319
Cargo net   64
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 1,380
Navigation system 1,349  
Remote start 398 310
Blind spot warning system   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Xenon HID headlights   473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,452
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   443
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Rear spoiler   209
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 6,270 11,722
Options (change) 5,484 10,536
Destination 795 895
Total Price $45,220 $48,987
Total Invoice $41,304 $45,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,048
Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusES
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$45,220$48,987
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,220$47,752
Total Invoice$41,304$45,499
Adjustments for Features0-1,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,304$44,352

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusES
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver attention monitor $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,470$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,147

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122013
ModelTaurusES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.0 in
Length202.9 in192.7 in
Width76.2 in71.7 in
Height60.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested97537%

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