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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: $30,205

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,289

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $23,755
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $21,972
Leather seating surfaces 1,135   1,050
Sunroof 895 895 900
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,400
3.5L V6     1,915
Heated front seats     440
Leather seating surfaces 987   840
Sunroof 779 779 720
AWD 1,664 1,664 889
3.5L V6     1,771
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 3,880 2,745 5,705
Options (change) 3,430 2,443 4,572
Destination 825 825 745
Total Price $31,375 $34,240 $30,205
Total Invoice $28,708 $31,321 $27,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,875
Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,375$34,240$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-990-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,375$33,250$29,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0
Total Invoice$28,708$31,321$27,289
Adjustments for Features0-906-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,708$30,415$26,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,707$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusRAV4
TrimSELLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40$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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $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$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,865$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-906-456

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092008
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
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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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