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Ford Taurus vs. Pontiac Vibe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Pontiac Vibe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,515

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $8,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,944

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $7,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusVibe
TrimSELLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $16,855
Base Invoice $25,665 $29,635 $35,025 $16,012
Leather seating surfaces 1,495     700
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 95 95 35
Cargo organizer 160 160 160 95
Sunroof 995 995   750
Package 201A 700      
Package 301A   1,000    
Package 401A     2,000  
Preferred Package       850
Side curtain airbags       745
Cargo net       35
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       65
Satellite radio       200
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers       290
Alloy wheels       440
Stability control       495
4-speed automatic       850
Antilock brakes (ABS)       525
Leather seating surfaces 1,301     616
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 83 83 31
Cargo organizer 139 139 139 84
Sunroof 866 866   660
Package 201A 609      
Package 301A   870    
Package 401A     1,740  
Preferred Package       748
Side curtain airbags       656
Cargo net       31
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       57
Satellite radio       176
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers       255
Alloy wheels       387
Stability control       436
4-speed automatic       748
Antilock brakes (ABS)       462
Options (change) 3,445 2,250 2,255 6,075
Options (change) 2,998 1,958 1,962 5,347
Destination 795 795 795 585
Total Price $31,995 $35,200 $41,205 $23,515
Total Invoice $29,458 $32,388 $37,782 $21,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,783
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusVibe
TrimSELLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$31,995$35,200$41,205$23,515
Adjustments for Features-1,880-3,845-6,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,115$31,355$34,985$23,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,240$4,870$0
Total Invoice$29,458$32,388$37,782$21,944
Adjustments for Features-1,731-3,538-5,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,727$28,850$32,079$21,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,123$4,352$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusVibe
TrimSELLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Rear spoiler  $200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,055$7,020$9,395$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$3,845$6,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,731-3,538-5,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122008
ModelTaurusVibe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in102.4 in
Length202.9 in171.9 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in62.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.154.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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