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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: $22,785

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $9,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,248

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $9,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPrius cPrius c
TrimSELLimitedSHOThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $20,140 $21,625
Package 201A 1,050        
Navigation system 795 795 795    
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Alloy wheels       390  
Package 201A 999        
Navigation system 755 755 755    
Rear spoiler 261 261      
Alloy wheels       348  
Options (change) 2,120 1,070 795 390 0
Options (change) 2,015 1,016 755 348 0
Destination 875 875 875 760 760
Total Price $32,535 $36,405 $41,945 $22,785 $23,990
Total Invoice $30,805 $34,456 $39,690 $21,248 $22,385

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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: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,488
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPrius cPrius c
TrimSELLimitedSHOThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$32,535$36,405$41,945$22,785$23,990
Adjustments for Features-2,185-4,675-7,1250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$31,730$34,820$22,785$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$4,470$0$855
Total Invoice$30,805$34,456$39,690$21,248$22,385
Adjustments for Features-2,069-4,425-6,7420-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,736$30,031$32,948$21,248$22,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,295$4,212$0$810

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusPrius cPrius c
TrimSELLimitedSHOThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Curve control$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$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  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated front seats $200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,280$6,770$9,220$2,095$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$4,675$7,125$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,069-4,425-6,7420-327

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in100.4 in
Length202.9 in157.3 in
Width76.2 in66.7 in
Height60.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.10.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested72574%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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