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Lexus RC vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,740

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $17,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,939

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $16,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelRCRCRCRCTaurusTaurus
Trim200t300350FSESEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $19,400 $21,127
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 895 895
Safety and Security Package         995 995
Preferred Equipment Group         965  
Front buckets         125  
Heated mirrors         95 35
CD player         150  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 797 797
Safety and Security Package         886 886
Preferred Equipment Group         840  
Front buckets         112  
Heated mirrors         85 31
CD player         134  
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 3,225 1,925
Options (change) 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 2,854 1,714
Destination 975 975 975 975 685 685
Total Price $42,230 $44,845 $45,085 $66,240 $24,740 $25,590
Total Invoice $39,332 $41,763 $41,986 $61,660 $22,939 $23,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,135
Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelRCRCRCRCTaurusTaurus
Trim200t300350FSESEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$42,230$44,845$45,085$66,240$24,740$25,590
Adjustments for Features-5,645-7,345-5,645-7,0450-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,585$37,500$39,440$59,195$24,740$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,855$22,610$0$670
Total Invoice$39,332$41,763$41,986$61,660$22,939$23,526
Adjustments for Features-5,258-6,840-5,257-6,5580-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,074$34,923$36,729$55,102$22,939$23,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$849$2,655$21,028$0$422

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelRCRCRCRCTaurusTaurus
Trim200t300350FSESEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
4-speed automatic    $800$800
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Second-row high console   $250  
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler    $200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger    $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats $200    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200  
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,440$9,140$7,440$8,840$1,795$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,645$7,345$5,645$7,045$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,258-6,840-5,257-6,5580-165

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172006
ModelRCTaurus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.5 in
Length184.8 in197.6 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height54.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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%

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