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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,320

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,065

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTaurusAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSELTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $21,127 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600      
Front side airbags 390      
Sunroof 895 860    
Heated mirrors 35      
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Power passenger seat (8-way)       300
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534      
Front side airbags 347      
Sunroof 797 688    
Heated mirrors 31      
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Power passenger seat (8-way)       240
Options (change) 3,655 1,207 347 647
Options (change) 3,253 924 236 476
Destination 685 720 720 720
Total Price $27,320 $31,502 $32,692 $36,032
Total Invoice $25,065 $28,067 $28,785 $31,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,438
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTaurusAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSELTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,320$31,502$32,692$36,032
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-1,405-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,320$29,747$31,287$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540$2,505
Total Invoice$25,065$28,067$28,785$31,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,564-1,237-3,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,065$26,503$27,548$28,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045$1,871

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelTaurusAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSELTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,980$3,630$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$1,405$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,564-1,237-3,326

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in111.0 in
Length197.6 in197.2 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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