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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusPrius cPrius c
TrimSESELThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $20,140 $21,625
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965      
Front buckets 125      
CD player 150      
Sunroof 895 895 850 850
Heated mirrors 95 35    
Alloy wheels     390  
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840      
Front buckets 112      
CD player 134      
Sunroof 797 797 757 757
Heated mirrors 85 31    
Alloy wheels     348  
Options (change) 3,225 1,925 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,854 1,714 1,105 757
Destination 685 685 760 760
Total Price $24,740 $25,590 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $22,939 $23,526 $22,005 $23,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,960
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusPrius cPrius c
TrimSESELThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6153hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG53/46 MPG53/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$24,740$25,590$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-180-3,250-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,740$25,410$20,385$21,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0$855
Total Invoice$22,939$23,526$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features0-165-3,026-3,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,939$23,361$18,979$19,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0$809

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusPrius cPrius c
TrimSESELThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,970$2,150$5,220$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$3,250$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-3,026-3,354

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in100.4 in
Length197.6 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height56.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.00.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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