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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: $45,625

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,580

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $2,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusIS
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $35,440
Base Invoice $36,254 $31,186
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Package 302A / 402A 3,000  
Navigation system 795 2,550
Sunroof 995  
Sport Package   3,695
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Adaptive cruise control 1,067  
Package 302A / 402A 2,678  
Navigation system 710 2,168
Sunroof 888  
Sport Package   2,956
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Options (change) 5,985 9,595
Options (change) 5,343 7,804
Destination 795 590
Total Price $46,080 $45,625
Total Invoice $42,392 $39,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,020
Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusIS
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$46,080$45,625
Adjustments for Features-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$45,625
Total Invoice$42,392$39,580
Adjustments for Features-3,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,560$39,580

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusIS
TrimSHO350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$6,595$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,343 lb.3,527 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 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75026%
Total Not Requested217574%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested172566%
Total Not Requested87534%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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