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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,635

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $2,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $2,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4RAV4
TrimSESELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $22,768 $23,684
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735    
Front buckets 125      
CD player 150      
Sunroof 895 895    
Heated mirrors 95 35    
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Enhancement Value Package     430  
Premium Package     1,930  
Floor mats     199 199
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Automatic headlights     70  
Premium Plus Value Package       1,175
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544    
Front buckets 112      
CD player 134      
Sunroof 797 797    
Heated mirrors 85 31    
Leather seating surfaces 797      
Enhancement Value Package     410  
Premium Package     1,718  
Floor mats     126 126
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Automatic headlights     62  
Premium Plus Value Package       1,119
Options (change) 4,120 3,660 2,828 1,573
Options (change) 3,651 3,258 2,441 1,370
Destination 685 685 810 810
Total Price $25,635 $27,325 $27,988 $27,713
Total Invoice $23,736 $25,070 $26,019 $25,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,594
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4RAV4
TrimSESELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6153hp V6hp 179hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$25,635$27,325$27,988$27,713
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-2,845-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$26,070$25,143$22,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,490$0
Total Invoice$23,736$25,070$26,019$25,864
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-2,645-4,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$23,919$23,374$21,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$2,232$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4RAV4
TrimSESELSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,470$2,725$4,315$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$2,845$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-2,645-4,722

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in104.7 in
Length197.6 in181.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.073.0 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested205080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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