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Lexus GS vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $7,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172012
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSTaurus
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940 $38,155
Base Invoice $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064 $35,025
Navigation system 0           1,550
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 500 500    
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 65 65  
Premium Package   0          
RWD   0          
Rear spoiler   395   395      
Adaptive cruise control             1,195
Package 402A             3,100
Navigation system 0           1,349
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430 430 430    
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 39 39  
Premium Package   0          
RWD   0          
Rear spoiler   250   250      
Adaptive cruise control             1,040
Package 402A             2,697
Options (change) 565 960 565 960 565 65 5,845
Options (change) 469 719 469 719 469 39 5,086
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 795
Total Price $55,520 $52,630 $56,350 $65,570 $70,220 $84,980 $44,795
Total Invoice $51,571 $48,841 $52,376 $60,875 $65,268 $79,078 $40,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,455
Model Year2017201720172017201720172012
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSTaurus
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$55,520$52,630$56,350$65,570$70,220$84,980$44,795
Adjustments for Features-3,620-1,595-3,545-2,185-3,635-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,900$51,035$52,805$63,385$66,585$81,560$44,795
Cost Above Minimum$865$0$1,770$12,350$15,550$30,525$0
Total Invoice$51,571$48,841$52,376$60,875$65,268$79,078$40,906
Adjustments for Features-3,363-1,480-3,295-2,029-3,379-3,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,208$47,361$49,081$58,846$61,889$75,896$40,906
Cost Above Minimum$847$0$1,720$11,485$14,528$28,535$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2017201720172017201720172012
ModelGSGSGSGSGSGSTaurus
Trim200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportFSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 $0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor      $50
Safety key      $5
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive      $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75      
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25  
LED headlights     $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter$150 $150 $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Carbon fiber trim     $200 
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150 $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150 $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede     $1000 
Wood trim $300 $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000 $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$9,240$7,215$9,165$7,805$9,255$9,040$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$1,595$3,545$2,185$3,635$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,363-1,480-3,295-2,029-3,379-3,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelGSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length192.1 in202.9 in
Width72.4 in76.2 in
Height57.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested247579%
Total Not Requested67521%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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