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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,040

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,795

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusHS
TrimLimitedSHO250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $39,800
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $36,218
Navigation system 795 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 995 995  
Rear spoiler 275   200
Navigation Package     2,125
LED headlights     1,805
Technology Package     3,900
Wide-view front camera     700
Navigation system 755 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895 1,895  
Sunroof 945 945  
Rear spoiler 261   172
Navigation Package     1,942
LED headlights     1,552
Technology Package     3,354
Wide-view front camera     602
Options (change) 4,060 3,785 8,730
Options (change) 3,856 3,595 7,622
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $42,040 $47,430 $49,405
Total Invoice $39,795 $44,888 $44,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,391
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusHS
TrimLimitedSHO250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6147hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$42,040$47,430$49,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,040$45,055$48,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$39,795$44,888$44,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,248-529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,795$42,640$44,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus HS

Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusHS
TrimLimitedSHO250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Driver attention monitor  $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,645$8,020$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,248-529

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in184.8 in
Width76.2 in70.3 in
Height60.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested105043%

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