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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,115

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $31,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,291

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $29,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusLS
TrimSHO460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $67,630
Base Invoice $34,663 $62,219
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 75 109
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,035
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
AWD   2,305
Cargo net   64
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
All-weather floor mats 65 65
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   1,872
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
AWD   2,120
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 5,520 6,978
Options (change) 4,803 6,364
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,115 $75,483
Total Invoice $40,291 $69,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,271
Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusLS
TrimSHO460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6357hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-18
Total Price$44,115$75,483
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,115$73,423
Total Invoice$40,291$69,458
Adjustments for Features0-1,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,291$67,562

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusLS
TrimSHO460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,495$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,896

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20102012
ModelTaurusLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in116.9 in
Length202.9 in198.0 in
Width76.2 in73.8 in
Height60.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested95049%

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