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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: $46,080

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,392

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016201620162016
ModelTaurusRCRCRCRC
TrimSHO200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $36,254 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Package 302A / 402A 3,000        
Navigation system 795        
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 500 500 500 500
Sunroof 995 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105  
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
235/40VR19   795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610 2,610 2,610 2,610
Premium Package F         3,240
All Weather Package         280
Leather seating surfaces         800
Package 302A / 402A 2,678        
Navigation system 710        
Adaptive cruise control 1,067 460 460 460 460
Sunroof 888 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460  
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777  
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
235/40VR19   732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408 2,408 2,408 2,408
Premium Package F         2,981
All Weather Package         259
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 5,985 12,600 8,410 11,515 8,530
Options (change) 5,343 11,601 7,744 10,601 7,856
Destination 795 950 950 950 950
Total Price $46,080 $53,545 $51,970 $55,245 $72,285
Total Invoice $42,392 $49,747 $48,321 $51,338 $67,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,243
Model Year20132016201620162016
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$46,080$53,545$51,970$55,245$72,285
Adjustments for Features-1,605-275-1750-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,475$53,270$51,795$55,245$71,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$3,450$19,800
Total Invoice$42,392$49,747$48,321$51,338$67,214
Adjustments for Features-1,477-255-1630-642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,915$49,492$48,158$51,338$66,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,334$0$3,180$18,414

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20132016201620162016
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
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Curve control$50    
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
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
Wiper de-icer    $25
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,395$6,065$5,965$5,790$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$275$175$0$690
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,477-255-1630-642

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20132016
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

Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested147550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested100039%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested56525%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

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