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Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,998

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,278

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelISISTaurus
Trim250350SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $42,770
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $40,418
X-Package 1,394 1,394  
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990  
Cargo net 59 59  
Sunroof 0 0 995
Rear spoiler 355 355  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Satellite radio 486 486  
All-weather floor mats 99 99 90
Navigation system     795
X-Package 1,135 1,135  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302  
Cargo net 35 35  
Sunroof 0 0 945
Rear spoiler 246 246  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Satellite radio 389 389  
All-weather floor mats 59 59 86
Navigation system     755
Options (change) 10,378 10,378 1,880
Options (change) 8,362 8,362 1,786
Destination 765 765 875
Total Price $41,998 $47,448 $45,525
Total Invoice $36,278 $41,075 $43,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,868
Model Year200820082018
ModelISISTaurus
Trim250350SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$41,998$47,448$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,998$46,498$42,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$36,278$41,075$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-822-2,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,278$40,253$40,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082018
ModelISISTaurus
Trim250350SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,630$3,580$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-2,933

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelISTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.9 in
Length180.1 in202.9 in
Width70.9 in76.2 in
Height56.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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