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Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,400

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,589

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimXLSLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,225 $33,965 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $27,477 $29,888 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347      
Stability control 1,090 650      
Navigation system 2,540 1,900 1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio 449 449 195 195 195
Remote start 499 499 395 395 395
Interior Convenience Package     595    
Interior Power Package     295    
Heated front seats     240 240  
Leather seating surfaces     895    
Sunroof     960 960 960
Limited Convenience Package         255
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236      
Stability control 872 520      
Navigation system 2,105 1,625 1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio 359 359 170 170 170
Remote start 356 356 343 343 343
Interior Convenience Package     518    
Interior Power Package     257    
Heated front seats     209 209  
Leather seating surfaces     779    
Sunroof     835 835 835
Limited Convenience Package         222
Options (change) 4,925 3,845 5,570 3,785 3,800
Options (change) 3,928 3,096 4,847 3,293 3,306
Destination 580 580 800 800 800
Total Price $36,730 $38,390 $33,400 $34,355 $35,350
Total Invoice $31,985 $33,564 $30,589 $31,501 $32,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,315
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimXLSLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6268hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,730$38,390$33,400$34,355$35,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-2,095-2,095-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,730$36,615$31,305$32,260$32,240
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0$955$935
Total Invoice$31,985$33,564$30,589$31,501$32,397
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-1,919-1,921-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,985$32,012$28,670$29,580$29,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$0$910$877

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelAvalonAvalonTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimXLSLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250   
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$2,405$4,180$4,500$4,500$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$2,095$2,095$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-1,919-1,921-2,850

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062008
ModelAvalonTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in112.9 in
Length197.2 in200.3 in
Width72.8 in74.9 in
Height58.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.447.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.485.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X 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
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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