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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: $31,828

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $11,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,637

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusRAV4
TrimSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $25,330
Base Invoice $35,025 $23,684
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850  
Remote start 425 529
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
AWD   1,390
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610  
Remote start 398 380
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 4,275 5,688
Options (change) 3,748 5,143
Destination 795 810
Total Price $43,225 $31,828
Total Invoice $39,568 $29,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,071
Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusRAV4
TrimSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/65-17
Total Price$43,225$31,828
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,285$31,828
Total Invoice$39,568$29,637
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,708$29,637

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusRAV4
TrimSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,645$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in104.7 in
Length202.9 in181.1 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height60.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
20.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.137.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.173.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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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