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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: $39,865

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,296

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $3,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusES
TrimLimitedSHO330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,460 $40,275 $32,300
Base Invoice $32,565 $38,060 $28,640
Navigation system 795 795 2,200
Sunroof 995 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,150 2,000  
Polished alloy wheels 695   2,060
Stability control     650
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Power-adjustable pedals     140
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     330
Navigation system 755 755 1,843
Sunroof 945 945  
Package 301A / 401A 2,044 1,900  
Polished alloy wheels 660   1,030
Stability control     520
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Power-adjustable pedals     112
Sunshade, rear, power     168
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     264
Options (change) 4,635 3,790 6,870
Options (change) 4,404 3,600 4,961
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $39,970 $44,940 $39,865
Total Invoice $37,844 $42,535 $34,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,427
Model Year201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusES
TrimLimitedSHO330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20215/55-17
Total Price$39,970$44,940$39,865
Adjustments for Features-2,240-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,730$40,200$39,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,470$0
Total Invoice$37,844$42,535$34,296
Adjustments for Features-2,121-4,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,723$38,049$34,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusES
TrimLimitedSHO330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,545$8,045$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,121-4,4860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162006
ModelTaurusES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.1 in
Length202.9 in191.1 in
Width76.2 in71.3 in
Height60.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested155079%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32517%
Total Not Requested155083%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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