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Lexus RX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $12,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelRXRXTaurus
Trim350400hSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $22,980
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $21,127
Premium Package 1,245 1,245  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Premium Package 1,122 1,122  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 1,245 1,245 3,660
Options (change) 1,122 1,122 3,258
Destination 765 765 685
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0
Total Price $39,410 $41,390 $27,325
Total Invoice $34,986 $36,691 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,784
Model Year200820082006
ModelRXRXTaurus
Trim350400hSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H153hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$39,410$41,390$27,325
Adjustments for Features-4,655-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,755$36,910$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$0
Total Invoice$34,986$36,691$25,070
Adjustments for Features-4,132-3,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,854$32,720$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,866$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082006
ModelRXRXTaurus
Trim350400hSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$5,980$5,805$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,132-3,9710

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelRXTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in108.5 in
Length186.2 in197.6 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

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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