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Lexus LS vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,520

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $25,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,974

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $17,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelLSTaurus
Trim460SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $42,770
Base Invoice $53,940 $40,418
Comfort Package 1,290  
Navigation system 3,115 795
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo net 59  
All-weather floor mats 99 90
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Semi-automated parking system 700  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Comfort Package 1,032  
Navigation system 2,602 755
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Cargo net 35  
All-weather floor mats 59 86
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Semi-automated parking system 560  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 9,513 3,875
Options (change) 7,728 3,681
Destination 765 875
Total Price $73,178 $47,520
Total Invoice $62,433 $44,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,636
Model Year20082018
ModelLSTaurus
Trim460SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-20
Total Price$73,178$47,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,178$45,220
Total Invoice$62,433$44,974
Adjustments for Features0-2,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,433$42,797

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelLSTaurus
Trim460SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,177

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelLSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.9 in
Length198.0 in202.9 in
Width73.8 in76.2 in
Height58.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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