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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,254

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $4,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,892

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $4,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusPriusPriusPrius
TrimSESELStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $21,500 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $20,210 $21,064 $21,816
Safety and Security Package 995 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 965        
CD player 150        
Front buckets 125        
Heated mirrors 95 35      
Floor mats     184 184 184
Safety and Security Package 886 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 840        
CD player 134        
Front buckets 112        
Heated mirrors 85 31      
Floor mats     112 112 112
Options (change) 2,330 1,030 184 184 184
Options (change) 2,057 917 112 112 112
Destination 685 685 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $23,845 $24,695 $19,254 $20,629 $21,524
Total Invoice $22,142 $22,729 $17,892 $18,746 $19,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,780
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusPriusPriusPrius
TrimSESELStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6153hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$23,845$24,695$19,254$20,629$21,524
Adjustments for Features0-180-570-820-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$24,515$18,684$19,809$20,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$22,142$22,729$17,892$18,746$19,498
Adjustments for Features0-166-530-745-1,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,142$22,563$17,362$18,001$18,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$421$0$639$827

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusPriusPriusPrius
TrimSESELStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50   
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,995$2,175$2,565$2,815$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$570$820$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-530-745-1,309

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in175.0 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.4 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 row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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