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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: $41,467

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,795

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelISISTaurus
Trim250350SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $38,155
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $35,035
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 1,980    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500 1,500  
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Cargo net 64 64  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 75
Sport Package Value Edition   3,140  
Adaptive cruise control     1,195
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 1,782    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,237 3,237  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,200 1,200  
Rear spoiler 268 268  
Cargo net 39 39  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65
Sport Package Value Edition   2,826  
Adaptive cruise control     1,040
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Options (change) 8,447 9,607 5,920
Options (change) 6,991 8,035 5,151
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $41,467 $48,077 $44,870
Total Invoice $36,795 $42,743 $40,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,738
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,665
Model Year201020102011
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)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$41,467$48,077$44,870
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,467$47,277$43,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,810$0
Total Invoice$36,795$42,743$40,981
Adjustments for Features0-711-1,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,795$42,032$39,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,237$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020102011
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,580$4,380$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-711-1,521

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102011
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.4,016 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

Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
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, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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