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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: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusPriusPrius
TrimLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,620 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $25,388 $21,758 $22,519
Navigation system 1,995    
Stability control 495    
Package 6   3,150 2,775
Floor mats   184 184
Navigation system 1,736    
Stability control 431    
Package 6   2,835 2,497
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 2,490 3,334 2,959
Options (change) 2,167 2,947 2,609
Destination 800 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $30,910 $24,279 $24,799
Total Invoice $28,355 $22,275 $22,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,704
Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusPriusPrius
TrimLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionA6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$30,910$24,279$24,799
Adjustments for Features-41000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,500$24,279$24,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$28,355$22,275$22,698
Adjustments for Features-37600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,979$22,275$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$423

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusPriusPrius
TrimLimitedBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,115$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in175.0 in
Width74.5 in67.9 in
Height61.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested282565%
Total Not Requested150035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested270073%
Total Not Requested100027%

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