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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: $34,230

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $15,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,300

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $13,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $39,075
Base Invoice $25,388 $35,363
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995  
AWD 1,850 1,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Premium Package   2,400
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated front seats   640
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,540
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866  
AWD 1,666 1,267
Navigation Package   2,172
Premium Package   2,028
Unbranded 12 speakers   94
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Heated front seats   550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,245
Options (change) 5,810 10,055
Options (change) 5,112 8,786
Destination 800 875
Total Price $34,230 $50,005
Total Invoice $31,300 $45,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,205
Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,230$50,005
Adjustments for Features0-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$43,875
Total Invoice$31,300$45,024
Adjustments for Features0-5,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,300$39,505

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,715$10,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,519

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in107.9 in
Length200.4 in187.8 in
Width74.5 in74.2 in
Height61.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.280.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112541%
Total Not Requested165059%

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