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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: $34,550

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $11,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,579

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $11,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelISTaurus
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,065 $27,620
Base Invoice $37,261 $25,388
AWD 2,235 1,850
Navigation system 1,855 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Limited Convenience Package   475
Satellite radio   195
Sunshade, rear   225
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD 2,078 1,666
Navigation system 1,716 1,736
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Limited Convenience Package   413
Satellite radio   170
Sunshade, rear   196
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 4,800 6,130
Options (change) 4,446 5,391
Destination 925 800
Total Price $45,790 $34,550
Total Invoice $42,632 $31,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,689
Model Year20152008
ModelISTaurus
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$45,790$34,550
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,325$34,550
Total Invoice$42,632$31,579
Adjustments for Features-1,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,268$31,579

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152008
ModelISTaurus
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,730$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152008
ModelISTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length183.7 in200.4 in
Width71.3 in74.5 in
Height56.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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