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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelTaurusRCRCRCRC
TrimSHO200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $35,025 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 500 500 500 500
Package 402A 3,100        
Navigation system 1,550        
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105  
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610 2,610 2,610 2,610
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 460 460 460 460
Package 402A 2,697        
Navigation system 1,349        
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777  
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408 2,408 2,408 2,408
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460  
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 5,845 12,600 8,410 11,515 8,250
Options (change) 5,086 11,601 7,744 10,601 7,597
Destination 795 950 950 950 950
Total Price $44,795 $53,545 $51,970 $55,245 $72,005
Total Invoice $40,906 $49,747 $48,321 $51,338 $66,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,155
Model Year20122016201620162016
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)255/45-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,795$53,545$51,970$55,245$72,005
Adjustments for Features0-380-280-105-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$53,165$51,690$55,140$71,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$3,450$19,695
Total Invoice$40,906$49,747$48,321$51,338$66,955
Adjustments for Features0-353-260-98-577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,906$49,394$48,061$51,240$66,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,333$0$3,179$18,317

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016201620162016
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
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
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
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    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
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
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,735$7,115$7,015$6,840$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380$280$105$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-260-98-577

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,016 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

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested205065%
Total Not Requested110035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested132542%
Total Not Requested182558%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested112544%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested175057%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested207587%
Total Not Requested30013%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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