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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,450

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $10,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $37,700
Base Invoice $25,388 $33,742
Navigation system 1,995 2,650
Stability control 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,740
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
AWD 1,850 1,400
Heated front seats   665
Premium Package   1,245
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   605
Navigation system 1,736 2,225
Stability control 431  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,392
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605  
AWD 1,666 1,253
Heated front seats   532
Premium Package   1,120
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   484
Options (change) 6,030 8,305
Options (change) 5,304 7,006
Destination 800 825
Total Price $34,450 $46,830
Total Invoice $31,492 $41,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,802
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,450$46,830
Adjustments for Features0-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,450$42,010
Total Invoice$31,492$41,573
Adjustments for Features0-4,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,492$37,294

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$4,250$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,279

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in106.9 in
Length200.4 in186.2 in
Width74.5 in72.6 in
Height61.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.284.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110039%
Total Not Requested175061%

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