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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,525

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,079

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTaurusRCRCRCRC
TrimSHO200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,770 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $40,418 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Navigation system 795        
All-weather floor mats 90 110 110 110 110
Sunroof 995 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105  
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
235/40VR19   795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Rear spoiler   399 399 399  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
Cargo net   65 65 65 65
All Weather Package         280
Premium Package F         3,240
Polished alloy wheels         1,500
Leather seating surfaces         800
Navigation system 755        
All-weather floor mats 86 65 65 65 65
Sunroof 945 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777  
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
235/40VR19   732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355
Rear spoiler   280 280 280  
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460  
Cargo net   39 39 39 39
All Weather Package         259
Premium Package F         2,981
Polished alloy wheels         1,380
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 1,880 12,614 8,424 11,529 9,645
Options (change) 1,786 11,472 7,615 10,472 8,827
Destination 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $45,525 $53,744 $52,169 $55,514 $74,785
Total Invoice $43,079 $49,792 $48,366 $51,446 $69,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,994
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTaurusRCRCRCRC
TrimSHO200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,525$53,744$52,169$55,514$74,785
Adjustments for Features-1,065-275-3250-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,460$53,469$51,844$55,514$73,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,670$21,951
Total Invoice$43,079$49,792$48,366$51,446$69,475
Adjustments for Features-1,008-255-3010-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,071$49,537$48,065$51,446$68,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0$3,381$20,490

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTaurusRCRCRCRC
TrimSHO200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Curve control$50    
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75$75
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0    
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25$25
Performance meter $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,355$6,565$6,615$6,290$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$275$325$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,008-255-3010-920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in107.5 in
Length202.9 in184.8 in
Width76.2 in72.4 in
Height60.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft310.4 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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested217596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested157558%
Total Not Requested115042%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested227596%
Total Not Requested1004%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested167554%
Total Not Requested140046%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested062%
Total Not Requested038%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested152568%
Total Not Requested71532%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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