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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: $24,740

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $17,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,939

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $16,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelTaurusTaurusRCRCRCRC
TrimSESEL200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Safety and Security Package 995 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 965          
Front buckets 125          
Heated mirrors 95 35        
CD player 150          
Sunroof 895 895 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Safety and Security Package 886 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 840          
Front buckets 112          
Heated mirrors 85 31        
CD player 134          
Sunroof 797 797 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Options (change) 3,225 1,925 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 2,854 1,714 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Destination 685 685 950 950 950 950
Total Price $24,740 $25,590 $42,045 $44,660 $44,830 $64,855
Total Invoice $22,939 $23,526 $39,158 $41,589 $41,749 $60,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,008
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelTaurusTaurusRCRCRCRC
TrimSESEL200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6153hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$24,740$25,590$42,045$44,660$44,830$64,855
Adjustments for Features0-180-5,595-7,295-5,595-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,740$25,410$36,450$37,365$39,235$58,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0$915$2,785$21,910
Total Invoice$22,939$23,526$39,158$41,589$41,749$60,370
Adjustments for Features0-165-5,211-6,793-5,210-6,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,939$23,361$33,947$34,796$36,539$54,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0$849$2,592$20,377

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelTaurusTaurusRCRCRCRC
TrimSESEL200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Keyless entry keypad $50    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Performance meter     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,795$1,975$7,390$9,090$7,390$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$5,595$7,295$5,595$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-5,211-6,793-5,210-6,046

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016
ModelTaurusRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in107.5 in
Length197.6 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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