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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,129

Toyota Solara SE Sport   
Difference: $3,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,485

Toyota Solara SE Sport   
Difference: $3,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelTaurusSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSELSE SportSE Sport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,980 $21,025 $23,355 $23,405 $26,405
Base Invoice $21,127 $18,921 $21,018 $21,064 $23,764
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600        
Front side airbags 390        
Sunroof 895 900 900    
Heated mirrors 35        
Leather Package   1,440 1,440    
Floor mats   184 184 184 184
Rear spoiler       200 200
Leather seating surfaces       1,365  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534        
Front side airbags 347        
Sunroof 797 720 720    
Heated mirrors 31        
Leather Package   1,152 1,152    
Floor mats   112 112 112 112
Rear spoiler       160 160
Leather seating surfaces       1,092  
Options (change) 3,655 2,524 2,524 1,749 384
Options (change) 3,253 1,984 1,984 1,364 272
Destination 685 580 580 580 580
Total Price $27,320 $24,129 $26,459 $25,734 $27,369
Total Invoice $25,065 $21,485 $23,582 $23,008 $24,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,745
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelTaurusSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSELSE SportSE Sport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6157hp I4225hp V6157hp I4225hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6270, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,320$24,129$26,459$25,734$27,369
Adjustments for Features-1,3350-1,000-2,140-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,985$24,129$25,459$23,594$25,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$1,865$0$1,635
Total Invoice$25,065$21,485$23,582$23,008$24,616
Adjustments for Features-1,2250-891-1,913-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,840$21,485$22,691$21,095$22,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$1,596$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelTaurusSolaraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSELSE SportSE Sport V6SLESLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power rear side windows$200    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200$200
Rear air vents   $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Cassette player$50  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325$325
CD player $125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Heated front seats   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,525$1,190$2,190$3,330$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0$1,000$2,140$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2250-891-1,913-1,925

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20062006
ModelTaurusSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in107.1 in
Length197.6 in192.5 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE Sport V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

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

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