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Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,375

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,560

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelISISISTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim250350FSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,995 1,995 1,995
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69      
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 75 75 75
Satellite radio 486 486 486 195 195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 295 295  
Sunroof 0 0   960 960 960
Cargo net 59 59 59      
Interior Power Package       295    
Interior Convenience Package       595    
Heated front seats       240 240  
Leather seating surfaces       895    
Limited Convenience Package           255
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,736 1,736 1,736
Rear bumper protector 49 49 49      
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 57 57 57
Satellite radio 389 389 389 170 170 170
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 257 257  
Sunroof 0 0   835 835 835
Cargo net 35 35 35      
Interior Power Package       257    
Interior Convenience Package       518    
Heated front seats       209 209  
Leather seating surfaces       779    
Limited Convenience Package           222
Options (change) 3,763 3,763 3,763 5,545 3,760 3,480
Options (change) 3,082 3,082 3,082 4,818 3,264 3,020
Destination 765 765 765 800 800 800
Total Price $35,383 $40,833 $60,528 $33,375 $34,330 $35,030
Total Invoice $30,998 $35,795 $53,127 $30,560 $31,472 $32,111

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,931
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelISISISTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim250350FSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,383$40,833$60,528$33,375$34,330$35,030
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,550-1,630-1,655-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,383$39,883$56,978$31,745$32,675$32,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,595$0$930$865
Total Invoice$30,998$35,795$53,127$30,560$31,472$32,111
Adjustments for Features0-833-3,116-1,493-1,517-2,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,998$34,962$50,011$29,067$29,955$29,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,964$19,013$0$888$826

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelISISISTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim250350FSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Compass   $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  $50
Folding passenger seat   $150$150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Stowable third row seats   $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$2,945$3,895$6,495$4,575$4,600$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,550$1,630$1,655$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-833-3,116-1,493-1,517-2,218

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082008
ModelISTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.5 in112.9 in
Length180.1 in200.3 in
Width70.9 in74.9 in
Height56.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.085.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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