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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: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $27,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,993

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $25,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelTaurusRC
TrimSHOF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,770 $62,805
Base Invoice $40,418 $58,408
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995 1,100
All Weather Package   280
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610
Polished alloy wheels   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   800
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945 1,012
All Weather Package   259
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408
Polished alloy wheels   1,380
Leather seating surfaces   736
Options (change) 1,790 9,530
Options (change) 1,700 8,776
Destination 875 950
Total Price $45,435 $73,285
Total Invoice $42,993 $68,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,723
Model Year20182016
ModelTaurusRC
TrimSHOF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$45,435$73,285
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,820$73,285
Total Invoice$42,993$68,134
Adjustments for Features-5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,411$68,134

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182016
ModelTaurusRC
TrimSHOF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,145$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182016
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 F

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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