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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: $24,740

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $3,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,939

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $3,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSESELXLEAdventureSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $25,500 $29,250 $28,790 $30,905 $34,750
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $23,844 $27,376 $26,919 $28,897 $32,491
Safety and Security Package 995 995          
Preferred Equipment Group 965            
Front buckets 125            
CD player 150            
Sunroof 895 895          
Heated mirrors 95 35          
Universal garage door opener     349 349 349    
Power driver seat     880        
Floor mats     224 224   224  
Safety and Security Package 886 886          
Preferred Equipment Group 840            
Front buckets 112            
CD player 134            
Sunroof 797 797          
Heated mirrors 85 31          
Universal garage door opener     274 274 274    
Power driver seat     783        
Floor mats     139 139   139  
Options (change) 3,225 1,925 1,453 573 349 224 0
Options (change) 2,854 1,714 1,196 413 274 139 0
Destination 685 685 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,740 $25,590 $27,948 $30,818 $30,134 $32,124 $35,745
Total Invoice $22,939 $23,526 $26,035 $28,784 $28,188 $30,031 $33,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,815
Model Year2006200620182018201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSESELXLEAdventureSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6153hp V6176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$24,740$25,590$27,948$30,818$30,134$32,124$35,745
Adjustments for Features0-180-6,345-6,185-7,805-10,095-10,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,740$25,410$21,603$24,633$22,329$22,029$24,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0$3,030$726$426$3,312
Total Invoice$22,939$23,526$26,035$28,784$28,188$30,031$33,486
Adjustments for Features0-165-5,911-5,777-7,301-9,437-10,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,939$23,361$20,124$23,007$20,887$20,594$23,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0$2,883$763$470$3,216

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2006200620182018201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSESELXLEAdventureSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Keyless entry keypad $50     
Power liftgate     $350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan      $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40 $40 
Cargo tray   $40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app    $50  
Navigation system     $600$600
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75   
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$2,095$2,275$8,440$8,280$9,900$12,190$12,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$6,345$6,185$7,805$10,095$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-5,911-5,777-7,301-9,437-10,146

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in104.7 in
Length197.6 in183.5 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.073.4 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 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 spoiler200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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 RAV4 XLE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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

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