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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,520

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,564

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,974

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusIS
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $41,370
Base Invoice $40,418 $38,474
Navigation system 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Sunroof 995  
All-weather floor mats 90 110
AWD   2,165
Blind spot warning system   600
Obstacle detection, rear   500
F Sport Package   2,715
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
Rear spoiler   389
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Heated steering wheel   150
Cargo net   65
Navigation system 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Sunroof 945  
All-weather floor mats 86 65
AWD   2,014
Blind spot warning system   552
Obstacle detection, rear   460
F Sport Package   2,497
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
Rear spoiler   259
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Heated steering wheel   140
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 3,875 9,739
Options (change) 3,681 8,834
Destination 875 975
Total Price $47,520 $52,084
Total Invoice $44,974 $48,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,711
Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusIS
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$47,520$52,084
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,095$52,084
Total Invoice$44,974$48,283
Adjustments for Features-4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,572$48,283

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusIS
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,980$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.2 in
Length202.9 in184.3 in
Width76.2 in71.3 in
Height60.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft310.8 ft3

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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-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127544%
Total Not Requested165056%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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