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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $37,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $34,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelISTaurus
TrimFSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $22,980
Base Invoice $59,148 $21,127
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Sunroof   895
Heated mirrors   35
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Sunroof   797
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 3,258
Destination 910 685
Total Price $64,510 $27,325
Total Invoice $60,058 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,026
Model Year20142006
ModelISTaurus
TrimFSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8153hp V6
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$64,510$27,325
Adjustments for Features-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,180$27,325
Total Invoice$60,058$25,070
Adjustments for Features-4,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,096$25,070

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142006
ModelISTaurus
TrimFSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,080$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142006
ModelISTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.5 in
Length183.7 in197.6 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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