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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: $32,620

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,843

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $25,388 $29,876 $32,792
Navigation system 1,995 2,350 1,450
Sunroof 895    
Stability control 495    
Satellite radio 195    
Remote start 395 499 499
Sunshade, rear 225    
Power passenger seat (8-way)   1,020  
Floor mats   199 199
Navigation system 1,736 2,092 1,291
Sunroof 779    
Stability control 431    
Satellite radio 170    
Remote start 343 280 280
Sunshade, rear 196    
Power passenger seat (8-way)   907  
Floor mats   126 126
Options (change) 4,200 4,068 2,148
Options (change) 3,655 3,405 1,697
Destination 800 760 760
Total Price $32,620 $38,023 $39,343
Total Invoice $29,843 $34,041 $35,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,982
Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7660, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,620$38,023$39,343
Adjustments for Features0-905-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,620$37,118$36,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$0
Total Invoice$29,843$34,041$35,249
Adjustments for Features0-810-2,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,843$33,231$32,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$406$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820122012
ModelTaurusAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,480$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-810-2,424

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082012
ModelTaurusAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.0 in
Length200.4 in197.6 in
Width74.5 in72.8 in
Height61.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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