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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Murano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Murano Invoice Comparison

Tie between Nissan Murano LE and Ford Taurus SHO
Difference: $0

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,876

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusMurano
TrimSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $38,960
Base Invoice $35,035 $35,878
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Platinum Edition   2,020
Floor mats   195
AWD   1,600
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Platinum Edition   1,836
Floor mats   147
AWD   1,471
Options (change) 4,650 3,815
Options (change) 4,046 3,454
Destination 795 825
Total Price $43,600 $43,600
Total Invoice $39,876 $40,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Murano LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65
Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusMurano
TrimSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/55-20
Total Price$43,600$43,600
Adjustments for Features0-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,600$43,365
Total Invoice$39,876$40,157
Adjustments for Features0-216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,876$39,941

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusMurano
TrimSHOLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,645$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusMurano
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in111.2 in
Length202.9 in188.5 in
Width76.2 in74.1 in
Height60.7 in67.0 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.181.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40No
Paint, special black0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76092%
Total Not Requested658%

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