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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: $42,563

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,522

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelISISISTaurus
Trim250350FSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $40,220
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $37,103
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Cargo net 64 64 64  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 95
Navigation system       795
Sunroof       995
Package 301A / 401A       2,000
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619  
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 85
Navigation system       710
Sunroof       888
Package 301A / 401A       1,785
Options (change) 7,893 7,018 4,598 3,885
Options (change) 7,217 6,410 4,183 3,468
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $42,563 $48,113 $66,773 $44,980
Total Invoice $39,522 $44,688 $62,067 $41,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,969
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelISISISTaurus
Trim250350FSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$42,563$48,113$66,773$44,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,175-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,563$47,113$64,598$40,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$22,035$0
Total Invoice$39,522$44,688$62,067$41,446
Adjustments for Features0-929-2,022-3,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,522$43,759$60,045$37,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,237$20,523$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelISISISTaurus
Trim250350FSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$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$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$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$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,280$3,280$4,455$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,175$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-2,022-3,893

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122015
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested142576%

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