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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: $44,115

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $733

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,558

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusISIS
TrimSHO250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $30,855 $36,305
Base Invoice $34,663 $27,151 $31,948
Package 402B 2,800    
Navigation system 1,450    
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
All-weather floor mats 75 99 99
X-Package   1,394 1,394
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Sunroof   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Satellite radio   486 486
Rear spoiler   355 355
Cargo net   59 59
Package 402B 2,436    
Navigation system 1,262    
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
All-weather floor mats 65 59 59
X-Package   1,135 1,135
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Sunroof   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Satellite radio   389 389
Rear spoiler   246 246
Cargo net   35 35
Options (change) 5,520 13,228 13,228
Options (change) 4,803 10,642 10,642
Destination 825 765 765
Total Price $44,115 $44,848 $50,298
Total Invoice $40,291 $38,558 $43,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75
Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusISIS
TrimSHO250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,115$44,848$50,298
Adjustments for Features-1,8150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,300$44,848$49,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$40,291$38,558$43,355
Adjustments for Features-1,6580-819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,633$38,558$42,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,978

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusISIS
TrimSHO250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,945$3,130$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6580-819

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.5 in
Length202.9 in180.1 in
Width76.2 in70.9 in
Height60.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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