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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: $30,005

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,505

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $10

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $22,555
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $20,862
Interior Convenience Package 895    
Safety and Security Package 695    
Heated front seats 240   440
Leather seating surfaces 895   1,050
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 1,705
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,400
Stability control   495  
Side curtain airbags     650
3.5L V6     1,915
JBL 9 speakers     340
Interior Convenience Package 779    
Safety and Security Package 605    
Heated front seats 209   352
Leather seating surfaces 779   840
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 1,364
AWD 1,666 1,666 907
Stability control   431  
Side curtain airbags     559
3.5L V6     1,771
JBL 9 speakers     255
Options (change) 5,570 3,340 7,500
Options (change) 4,904 2,963 6,048
Destination 800 800 605
Total Price $30,005 $31,760 $30,660
Total Invoice $27,505 $29,151 $27,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $968
Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,005$31,760$30,660
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,005$31,235$29,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$27,505$29,151$27,515
Adjustments for Features0-482-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,505$28,669$26,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,164$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,700$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-482-978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in104.7 in
Length200.4 in181.1 in
Width74.5 in71.5 in
Height61.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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
21.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.237.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.273.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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